TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated September 2024

Logan Waters

Keith Eades

"came here with a group of friends a couple of weeks ago. We had a table booked for the 10+ of us which was ready when we arrived. Service was..."

Sam Diprose

"Went on Tuesday afternoon, 5pm, so the restaurant area itself was pretty quiet but the staff was busy serving after-work drinks to town workers. This..."

AucklandEater

"The great: Ribeye fajita was so good. Beef was relatively tender, combined with the rest of the flavours, it was a bomb with each bite. The..."

Darren Big Belly

"We were stuffed after this meal! They’re hidden on the ground floor of the ASB Waterfront Theatre at the viaduct, so it took us a split second..."

Oksana Zhang

"We had a wonderful dinner at Johnny Barrs and enjoyed their friendly service. Some of the best mac and cheese we've ever had which comes in a choice..."

Monique Bahizi

"Hands down this place has the best ribs I've ever had in my entire life. Didn't get a photo of them because they were gone too soon 😅 they were..."

LibbyJenn

"This restaurant/bistro is a 3.5 because the service and some what of the food was pretty average. But this place i would go again because OVERALL it..."

S2Psycho

"Came here to try both their fried chicken dishes. One was served on a bed of mash potato ($28.50); thought this was pricey for what it was...."

Bobby Anderson

"Second visit here. Both times the food was good and the service was very friendly and attentive.Portion sizes are large, the premium burger..."

MrGodHimself

"Had a fabulous evening at Johnny Barr's last night. Excellent service, the food was outstanding and the staff were friendly. It was interesting - and..."

Nicole Heald

"This place is amazing! We ate -for start- gravalax salmon and avocado salad [very tasty!]. Main course: Stuffed chicken breast + Beef Ribeye and for..."

Ashe Tejerina

"The food, vibe, and staff at Johnny Barr's are amazing. The menu was made up by a guy who's devoted decades to his craft. It's in a great..."

Rick Bennett

"Definitely a hidden treasure - not too noisy, love the board games available, and good service. Food is amazing, and really decent portion sizes...."

Sarah Bahizi

"We recently visited Johnny Bars for dinner and were quite impressed with their quality of food. Great selection of food and drinks to choose from...."

Candice Scott

"Amazing food!! great menu selection plus a huge cabinet with beautiful looking stuff, wonderful cold Johnny beers beer, great friendly staff and..."

Matt Pickersgill

"As an American living in Auckland, I come to miss some good old-fashioned homecooking from time to time. Johnny Barr's always fits the bill! The..."

Bianca Maceo Heilman

"My second home in Auckland! Amazing food, great location and friendly staff. This place is the best. It also has TVs to catch all your favorite..."

Nicholas Heilman

"Just went there this week as i heard from friends they re-opened for dinner. We ordered the steak and ribs. OMG... as good as any place in the..."

Ashley Giles

"Came here with a large group for my going away party and whenever I felt like a taste of home. Great staff, atmosphere, food, and drinks. Can't wait..."

Kimberly Vigil

"The service, atmosphere and food were top notch. This is a must visit for anyone dining in Auckland. Thanks for an incredible dining..."

Doozie Martin

"One of my favorite places to go eat when I'm in Auckland. Incredible location, food and staff. Love the salmon bagel for brunch and I'm a fan of..."

Angelina Giles

"Great location and has an awesome atmosphere. Coffee was really good. We had eggs Benedict my wife had the hash. Mine was good nothing amazing but..."

Adam Miller

"Johnny Barr's is fantastic for breakfast. We vacationed in Auckland and went here for breakfast our first morning and then returned 4 more times...."

Jessica Shobar

"We had breakfast here several times during a recent stay in downtown Auckland. There's a really fun vibe at J.Barr's, you'll find the folks to be..."

Mike Gordon

"We were actually delighted with the food we ordered here. The restaurant is not actually not that appealing from outside but we enjoyed our meal...."

Anna Fern

"So, I'm a huge fried chicken fan, and I'm highly critical when it comes to my fried chicken and waffles. After finding a place that serves it in..."

Jimmy C

"NEW REVIEW UPDATED AT THE BOTTOMPosted on the 3/06/2016For the first time ever, i am posting a review purely based on the..."

Adline Shandil

"Great place for night out with friends.They have so many lovely cakes, muffins, desserts to choose. Best dish was macaroni and cheese..."

JungYun Lee

"Have had some mixed experiences at Johnny Barr, but it was the ideal location for brunch with a friend so decided to give it another try. Was..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"■ Good location■ Good atmosphere■ Good portions■ Lacking in flavour■ On the pricey endGot to try their..."

FoodieOodie95

"My husband and I are constantly on the hunt for relaxing and not ridiculously expensive places to eat in the cbd all the time. So we started our..."

Lacey

"My fiancé and I dinned at Johnny Barrs and enjoyed it very much tummy filling indeed (no space for dessert)The food was scrumptious (my fiance..."

Angela Taufa

"The ribeye was cooked medium rare just how my partner would like it to be but the rack of ribs that I had wasn't as tender as I thought it should..."

Wesley

"What a gem. I've been to most places at Wynyard Quarter for dinner but this place very under-rated and is by far my favourite in terms of service and..."

Jackie Chun

"Had a wonderful evening at this venue - enjoyed a Philly Sandwich and it was a pleasant surprise. The beef was very tender and the cheese wasn’t..."

Folcarelli Stephen

"It's a pity this place doesn't have a more obvious location, I love it's concept!You can come here and there is a wall full of random board..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"Went with my boyfriend for our first anniversary and it was amazing. The food definitely helped in making it an unforgetful night. Had wings and the..."

Jenny

"Johnny Barr's is one of those places that you can't stop going to even if it's just for a milkshake on a hot day. Their food tastes amazing and I..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Me and my two friends came in on a Saturday night and were greeted to what was a warm and homely environment which to my surprise was a bit empty..."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Possibly the best place i've eaten in Auckland in a long time. Went with my sister and a friend and were greeted by the sweetest manager ever who..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Despite located in Wynyard quarters, this place was surprisingly tricky to find as it wasn't on the main strip of jellicoe st. What we did found..."

Marcella

"First visit to this establishment, with friends who had been before, went with a grab-one voucher. Excellent location in Wynyard Quarter, and a very..."

Grant McAneaney

"Went primarily because of grabone. Very delicious food and nice staff. Been here multiple times and enjoy it every time. It's a great place for 4+..."

Jamez Hill III

"A very friendly environment. Foods were delicious! I love the cheesecake. Fast service as well. Very nice area, even my 4 year old daughter loved the..."

Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial

"Went for a birthday meal.Food was yummy, and there were vegetarian options which was a plus. The goats cheese starter was delicious, as was the..."

Alana McConnell

"Came in for drinks with my wife, ended up staying for dinner, we loved everything. The music set the atmosphere for us, the servers were so..."

Garrett Rosenthal

"Had weekend brunch here about 3 times now. It is located at Wynyard Quarter and whenever we've visited, it has been a super sunny day. Therefore, it..."

Where.iate

"its a beautiful day in Auckland. One of my friends came back from Hong Kong and I brought him to this place. Nice place at the harbour however few..."

Justin Leung

"Amazing selection of wines on tap and some good draft beersThe staff and management take care of you in a very friendly and courteous..."

Globalfoodlover

"I visited Johnny Barr's last week with friends and we had a great time. We really enjoyed the fun environment and the great food. The..."

Javier Yebenes

"Visited this place for brunch..Got big breakfast and waffles with chickenBoth were really good esp the crispy chicken soo cripsy and herby!..."

FoodLoco

"I enjoyed an excellent burger meal here last night following my first visit for breakfast the previous week. The service I received last night was..."

Paul Nicolson

"Conveniently located under the new ASB building on the North Wharf, I visited Johnny Barr Auckland when it first opened... I've been to the one in..."

Biohazard

"I went here for dinner last night. For the mains menu, you could choose one dish from the grill, 2 sides and a sauce. I orderer beef rib eye..."

Heidi

"Got one if those GrabOne deals a few weeks back and made reservations. Not only did we come very late, we were probably the most indecisive group of..."

Nica Perez

"Good tunes and good vibes, really friendly, fun, and quirky staff, cool looking layout, and a menu that tastes like what American food wishes it..."

Richard VanDoren

"My waitress who was astonishingly helpful and friendly helped me navigate through the menu. She told us the place had just been redesigned and..."

Bobby Wylkie

"i have been to johnny bar for dinner with my friend,restaurant is nice and cool ambiance with nice set up with plant, we had fried chicken and waffle..."

Alex563

"I am in love with this place, the bar is eloquent, the restaurant is beautiful, the staff are friendly, and the food is out of this world. I had..."

Guenoc Sirah

"I came here on a grabone deal for brunch with my partner, wasn’t originally planning on having the macaraoni and cheese as it is one of the cheaper..."

Colin Schumer

"Wonderful experience- we weren't too sure at first as my partner and walked down a side street off the main street of the Winyard Quater restaurants,..."

Davo & Sarah

"The food here is excellent however it's a little pricey for what you get. The chicken alfredo special was divine. The hamburger is probably the best..."

Tiffany

"I have been here twice and both times I really enjoyed myself. The food is so delicious. The second time I went was a Thursday night, and it was quiz..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Really digging this place cool vibe, great music, fun staff, and amazing happy hour specials, definitely a go to regular spot for me for a cheeky..."

Jake Vonn

"Had brunch here over the weekend, I had a create your own omelette, it was huge and delicious, great value for money, and something I haven’t seen..."

Nick James

"This place has great food, wonderful service, and the trivia night rocks! I came on a grabone voucher and the place was hoppin', so lively and a..."

Blair Watts

"I'm a frequent traveler to Auckland on business and I've found that Johnny Barr's is always a top stop on my list! They have chefs from France and..."

Brett Watts

"I’m in love with these burgers, I think they put crack in them. I can’t otherwise explain why I can’t stop thinking about them! That..."

Sue Voss

"We found Johnny Barr's on First Table. We particularly loved the pork ribs, mac and cheese, and the desserts. Some of the other menu items that we've..."

Join the Travelling Pair

"Amazing variety of food for everyone! Delicious dessert and fantastic servers. The music ain't too loud and the lights are bright enough to see..."

Alexis P

"Macaroni with parmesano regiano , chicken fajitas pizza rolls and nachos!!!! Boom 💥, best place in town, thanks Katy for the great service . Love..."

luigithakiwi

"Really enjoyed the superbowl event, only small shame was that the tv was a bit quiet with such a huge crowd. Enjoyed tater tots, curly fries, hot..."

Phil Pasco

"Exceptional service! The NY cheesecake was excellent and the warm apple pie was also excellent. Friendly staff went above and beyond. Great ambience,..."

Kenneth C

"My second home in Auckland! Amazing food, great location and friendly staff. This place is the best. It also has TVs to catch all your favorite..."

Nicholas Heilman

"Absolutely amazing. Friendly service with a smile. Amazing food. Good happy hour $5 beers. Seriously this place was..."

Loky Vids

"Cool place to have breakfast till 11am or typical American food afterwards. Good price for..."

Pablo Menéndez

"The food was good. The menu special had good variety. The staff could be..."

Tony Heyes

"I used to frequent this place when it first opened, great food, fun quiz night, good beer in a cool spot. It had it all. I moved away from the area..."

Sam Gill

"Great food ,good prices, nice beer. Will be back for..."

Andy Vlaas

"Came as a group of six. I ordered the Empire burger with a side of fried pickles. Massive meal for one, pretty tasty, just a tad salty. Service was..."

Michael Lee

"We recently visited Johnny Bars for dinner and were quite impressed with their quality of food. Great selection of food and drinks to choose from...."

Candice Scott

Little Turkish Cafe

79/100 (1252 ratings)

Moroccan Spicy Chicken Pizza

Lamb Shank

Kebab on Rice Lamb

Satay Chicken on Rice

Fries

Turkish Curry and Mixed Platter

"Ordered lamb slouvaki kebab after a night out - quick service and taste soo good; Generous amount of lamb and the sauce complement the lamb really..."

MCP

"Friendly staff specially girl from..."

Lyuxinshan1980

"Probably the best kebab place I’ve been to. To be fair, I only ever order the chicken on rice so I can’t comment on other items, but that chicken..."

Chris Gin

"Being an Arab myself i needed to taste something that reminds me of home, so i went to the little turkish cafe today and had a yummy chicken shish..."

Mai K.

"This has got to be the best kebab outlet along k-road. Good menu with plenty to choose from with out getting confused on what to order. I have..."

Munchies

"Great lunch place, hands down the best place to get kebabs in Auckland - only Kebab Serai on Remuera Road comes close. I typically order the Chicken..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"Average pizza but was packed with toppings. It looked small but was surprisingly filling though i do think there could have been more seasoning. A..."

Dani

"One of the best kebabs have had so far in Auckland. They serve with a real Turkish bread and not shirt on extra if you kindly ask for it. Overall,..."

Mark Tiemann

"This place has one of the best kebabs in town. I especially recommend falafel kebab. The staff are friendly and the price is really..."

Sherry

"I stop by and grab takeaway at least once a week from this cafe and it is by far the best kebab that I have had in Auckland CBD. The meat is never..."

KH3

"Good place to chill and relax. must try wood oven pizza and hookah. Nice staff and hospitality was also good. Easy on pockets too. Had a wonderful..."

Spicybuds

"Great spot for a late night feed as they are open till like 4 in the morning most nights. The kebabs are made in Turkish bread as opposed to pita..."

Deen Khan

"I really like this place. They have tasty wood fire pizza, Turkish chicken or Moroccan lamb pizza and fabulous coffee. Pizzas are good for one..."

Nina

"Great food, great service but the only problem sometimes you can wait for food. It is hit and miss sometimes can be great and sometimes not very hot...."

Brad Vidovich

"Best kebab place in Auckland to date. Generous portions, quick service and friendly staff. We always ask for extra hummus with our chicken kebab on..."

Ian

"Always thought of it as a place for the drunk late nighters since my last visit a few years ago, but it looks a lot more friendly and nice then it..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Surprise of surprises!! It's 1030 pm and I haven't had a bite. I take a stroll down K road dreading what awaits us!! This place..."

Rishab Koshy

"Good food open late night which is an advantage. Falafel,kebab, woodfired pizza was delicious baklava was tasty however they should improve on..."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"Love this place, good food, good price. Staff are always friendly. The Turkish bread is a nice change from a usual kebab. Always quick service..."

Alyse Ayto

"it's your typical kebab shop, but a little better. They use Turkish Pide for the kebabs instead of the usual Lebanese pita bread, and..."

Max Freemynd

"We love coming here after a night out and want something to take away home. The wood fire pizza here is so bomb!!! Especially the vegetarian..."

Ghost Reviewer

"You can never go wrong with a meal at the Little Turkish Cafe. i have been there heaps and heaps of time and everytime i just fall in love with it....."

Richa Khattar Goyal

"Best place to have kebabs and shisha . They are the best in kebabs . I always go there late at night and there al always happy to serve you..."

Aditya Veer Singh

"Great food and very friendly service. Just ordered the wrong meal and they kindly offered to make the right one from scratch for me. Also, won't go..."

Krystina Ivicevich

"I love this place, the staff are friendly, the food is always tasty and fresh, and we never have to wait long for our orders. I really enjoy that..."

Amie Steve Bunt

"very nice place nice pizza and food whatever i had , staff is very nice co-operative and friendly must go place now i m a regular customer for this..."

Pankul Kohli

"My go to place for shisha and kebabs. The food is great and the staff are fantastic. A great place for catch ups with friends or night when you want..."

Rojas

"Still like it, taste is good but I think i have to mention the constant portion size decrease. Everytime i get myself a takeaway , the portion size..."

Rohit Borah

"thank you thank youi am writing this review about turkish chicken pizza i had there last night so i thank you to the chef and other..."

Naji Khani

"The food came quickly. The taste was delicious, and the portion was hefty. We will go..."

Triana Karnadipa

"Please ensure you have lemons for Corona :) I borrowed one from the Indian Restaurant few shops down the road - please return..."

Vladimir Verlinsky

"I’ve been traveling around AUCKLAND. This is the best Kebab place i ever found. Two weeks in a row, basically pop by every day for their pita wrap...."

Ting Y

"Very friendly and loving staff. Their variety selections of foods are delicious and well presented and made with love ❤ I call this place my home..."

CDAKL IT

"I had an amazing experience at little Turkish cafe, Mahdi and surya were amazing help. Incredible experience best kebab I’ve ever had will..."

j r (vicey)

"I ordered pizza with tea and baklava. The pizza was tasty with fresh ingredients. For the Baghlava the price on the menu was 5$ for each Baghlava..."

Amir Paziraee

"Tasty balanced meal for a reasonable price. Nice decor and atmosphere, polite..."

Jack Wilkie

"Food is always so..."

N V

"Love the Little Turkish Cafe. I always visit and enjoy on my Auckland trips. Nice atmosphere, very reasonable prices for tasty kebabs, large..."

ngang Tibbetts

"A wonderful boutique Turkish Cafe. The best pizza I have had cooked in a wood flame oven The food is top notch If in Krd do try this Turkish..."

Kerry Hanford

Sabrage Champagne Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Good champagne selection. Had the Mumm. Staff very service orientated. Lighting in certain parts too bright but overall a great little..."

Gavin Gee

"Met a tourist who had arrived from America that day. Such a great vibe, awesome service and central..."

Sharon Marsden

"Great place for Friday night drinks super friendly staff, excellent cocktails... five..."

Duncan Macnicol

"Very elegant & classy. Yummy cocktails. Staff attentive. Just perfect...."

Janine Knapping

"Part of Soffitel Hotel - very stylish and lovely setting. Staff professional and knowledgable. Highly..."

Jose slatter

"Great little bar for after work drinks. The snacks are good but mains are..."

James S

"Beautiful cocktail 🍹yummy..."

Gi Gi

"Nice ambience, and very friendly..."

Wagner Silveira

"Great place to meet for drinks after..."

Rita Ellis

"Great ambiance and awesome..."

Babu Harikrishnan

"Nice style, perfect strawberry..."

Andy Vlaas

"Great service and..."

Ricky “[ric]”

"Stylish cool..."

Tim Warren

"Good..."

Adam Mercer

"Great..."

John Crawford

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Tony Lei

Grasshopper Restaurant

"Great food and great service 👍🏻 absolutely love this place. It’s great for lunch and dinner. However the lunch specials are a great value for..."

sheeba lamba

"Grasshopper is one of my absolute favourite thai restaurants and I'm never disappointed when I visit with groups. Service is excellent, beverages,..."

Taylar W

"Food was really good, atmosphere feels fancy. Waitress was really nice. We have dinner there and it was a little expensive that’s why they got the..."

Dylen Velasquez

"My favorite thai restaurant in Auckland. My family loves visiting this place for special events and sunday get togethers. I recommend the golden..."

BL Faundo

"Prices and food are good. I think the service could be better. We had to stand up to call the waitress as she was not paying us attention when we..."

Andry G.

"I'm really impressed with Grasshopper Thai. The food was so yummy. Really delicious actually. And the service was top shelf - attentive and fast...."

James Robinson

"Extremely delicious, fast and friendly. They took great care about my vegetarian wishes (no fish sauce..."

Matt M

"Really delicious. Accommodated our large group easily. Good selection of dishes, nicely..."

Michael Martin

"Great food and amazing service. Make sure that Joy is there to take are of everything. She is the best. Her name suits her like no one! Thank you Joy..."

Juan Ignacio Santos

"Love the very well priced valuable amazing food. Their drinks are fantastic as well. But best of all the staff make the place. One of my absolute..."

Tama Tauira

Wishing Well Indian Restaurant

"This is a really lovely restaurant.... whenever I'm dining in there is never anyone dining inside....The food is great... it's fresh and..."

Campbell Spencer

"Was a really nice atmosphere with good friendly service. Was able to try a bunch of different flavours with the groupon three course meal voucher..."

Amy Vlietman

"Great takeaway - our first from this restaurant. Chilli chicken and Aloo Gobi with roti. Perfect heat - Indian hot and medium. Not at all oily and..."

The Labrador

"Really, really delicious food, great portions, clean restaurant and a lovely manager. Would highly recommend.The vegetable pakoras and dal soup..."

SuMin Yoon

"Great place in Parnell, for vegetarian and non vege food. usually busy and 5-10 minutes waiting time for food and drinks. I ordered Paneer Tikka..."

Warren Got

"Was very empty and quite with average atmosphere. I had ordered the chilli chicken(spicy) and prawn malbri. Both dishes were very delicious and..."

Ashmita_N

"One of my favorite local Indian restaurants. the curries are delicious and a broad selection from the quintessential butter chicken to the more..."

Todd

"Came here for dinner tonight, ordered a Samosa to start with. About a 5 min wait which was perfectly fine and it was delicious. Great start. To..."

Chino Rodriguez Gomez

"Pleasant ambiance matched by excellent service and breathtaking food. I had a wonderful experience at Wishing Well Indian restaurant and would highly..."

Rishi Gupta

"Hi....I usually go there every weekend and find food with high quality. I m a foodie. N I m stuck in their taste. Yummy food. Curry r awesome..."

Rajni Chaudhary

"The food was excellent and had amazing flavors, the staff were really nice and polite. I would definitely write 5 stars for the service and..."

Royale

"Best Indian food in Auckland! So tasty- don’t be fooled by some of the longer standing establishments in Parnell- we are locals and wishing well is..."

Penelope Burns

"The Wishing Well Indian Restaurant has excellent naan and dishes. We had a sampling of five different dishes, and we thoroughly enjoyed everything...."

Patrick McKinnon

"Beautiful Indian food with great spice levels :) my parents go there regularly and so should you! Really friendly and attentive staff, nice and..."

Laura Pendergrast

"Edit: phone no longer active and was closed on a Saturday night. Out of business? Another favorite delivery spot in Parnell. The staff is always..."

C Polson

"I have travelled all over the world. I am From Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. I had the opportunity of Dining at Wishing well The Food was..."

Sandra Sookoo J

"Best Indian restaurant in Auckland. Friendly staff who recommended some great choices (go for the Chilli Chicken!!!). Great prices and even better..."

Tony Clifton

"We have visited Wishing Well consistently over the last two years since it opened. We have always enjoyed the fresh flavours of Indian cuisine and..."

Ramona Dillon

"Loved it. Their Aloo Gobhi and Spinach are the best dishes. Other dishes are good but not much different from other indian joints, the 2 mentioned..."

Nadia Kazmi

"Delicious, authentic food. Very friendly staff. Atmosphere could be improved slightly but we will definitely come..."

Rebecca Spencer

"Great customer service, very warm and friendly. The food was amazing. I loved the butter chicken, so rich and creamy... the best..."

Savage Family

"Best Indian in town ! Amazing customer service and price is right..."

Boris Delzenne-B

"My-self and a friend visited the Wishing Well recently for dinner and enjoyed a beautiful meal. The service was friendly and attentive. Will return...."

Christine Marino

"The food is amazing and the staff are fabulous. I highly recommend this restaurant. The photo shows how good.... Seriously empty..."

Heather D

"Tasty food. Bolliwood movies and music. Spotlessly clean. Table service a little slow as it is a popular takeaway place..."

Forrest Gump

"Excellent all-round !! Amazing flavors, good portions. Very nice atmosphere. Friendly..."

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Ben And Jerry's Sylvia Park

"Omg their sundae is delicious!!! So rich and sweet and chocolaty and creamy! I love it!If you are worried about calories just vomit..."

Tony Ma

"Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Overall: 4/5Omg God bless their New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream! Really rich in chocolate favourite..."

The Poor Foodie

"Chewy and sweet ice cream!! They have really tasty flavours to choose from. Always making a visit during my shopping hours at Sylvia Park and was..."

Asianfoodie

"Always love this brand. And always tasty so nice. I lovw chocolate one and my husband likes cookies flavour. Service was pretty good too.environment..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Good place, clean and tidy. Service was good - we had a sundae and it was good but we didn’t notice that there are 2 scoops of ice cream for..."

Tanz

"Love Ben & Jerry’s ice cream it’s delicious - the variety of flavours is fantastic. It’s a bit pricey but it’s a nice treat. The service here..."

Sei

"Came in today for some good ice cream after shopping at Sylvia Park. Staff was super friendly and patient with us. We tried out the Phish food and..."

Rosanne Choy

"Patronised this place twice while shopping at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre as the ice cream was yummy especially the chocolate mint flavour. The..."

Dyan

"We went to Sylvia Park Mall for lunch at Paparich and then for movie at Hoyts.While waiting for the show, I went to Ben & Jerry's store..."

Marcus Lau

"Noticed the Shop in the side of the ticketing counter as I was lining up for a ticket. Immediately went and grabbed something after buying the ticket..."

Benedict Uy

"a little bit pricey, staff were lovely, average customer service & ice cream tasted pretty nice!! Just wish that prices were a bit cheaper but other..."

Strwbbyyy

"Great service, ice cream is pricey as expected from b&j but I got a double scoop which really was like 4 so I can’t complain. Bit too much ice..."

Aria Mendes

"Excellent location, slow service but friendly staff and great ice creams! Had Phish food and New York Super Fudge Chunk and they’re both delicious..."

888bing888

"definitely one of the best places to go for dessert. if you are a sweet tooth like me, then this is the place to be. enjoyed the ice cream flavours..."

lyrra veee

"Noticed the Shop in the side of the ticketing counter as I was lining up for a ticket. Immediately went and grabbed something after buying the ticket..."

Benedict Uy

"Omg their sundae is delicious!!! So rich and sweet and chocolaty and creamy! I love it! If you are worried about calories just vomit afterwards like..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"Aiyanna was amazing! Made my night. Great customer service, also this location had my favourite ice cream that’s no longer available in tubs so..."

Dominique Devlaminckx

"Not bad place for quickly grab some for needy kids. Enough staffs to quickly take the orders and serve them nicely. Kids were..."

Joshua Yoon

"Absolutely amazing service and all staff have are very knowledgeable about products and if you have any allergies you are not to worry here. This is..."

Gustav Campher

"Had a really good ice cream cake from here! Would definitely order..."

Christie Lockhart

"I would like to thank RICKY of Ben and Jerrys Sylvia Park. He is very friendly, and helpful! He made our simple experience of buying ice cream extra..."

JNNYAQN

"Very cheerful and helpful staff member here on On 18 Aug around noon. I asked for the most chocolatey milkshake and he said "I got you fam"..."

Tariq

"The staff today was so patient and friendly. Last time I was there they denied me cups for take away saying they need it for stock count. This person..."

apoorva nagendran

Satya South Indian Restauran

79/100 (1568 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty food of all varieties, timely serving, nice ambience, courteous staff, nice hospitality, competitive tariff, good house keeping. Triggers mood..."

Uthayasuriyan S

"A Sandringham original. Fantastic food prepared by friendly staff who are passionate about looklng after you. Must try - Dahl Puri, mango lassi,..."

Danny Carlsen

"Great food and very friendly staff. Must try if you are a fan of Indian food, especially South Indian dishes. The Dosa’s were very crispy and..."

Naveen Radha

"Cool hangout spot with friends! This place is always quite busy so can get a little annoying if you are hungry but the food is worth the..."

Saasha

"Excellent customer service! Delicious food. Quick service. Highly recommend to all food lovers. Good location. Plenty of offstreet car..."

Malvika

"Seeing interior I was always how this place would be but one day I was really craving for south Indian Dosa and trying Satya was really good..."

JPK

"Dont be put off by the outdated decor or the cold draughty room. Go for the food. Service is fast and friendlyThe dahi puri Is actually cheaper..."

Mary Underwood

"It was hard to decide on a rating for this place based on the food and ambience as one is 4/5 (the food) and ambience is a 1/5Let me start..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This hidden gem is definitely one to visit! Food is amazing and the staff are very friendly, their alcoholic chai is great for hair of the dog! 100%..."

Julia Jewels

"I wish there were more numbers in rating if I could give 😍. There food is so simple and yet outstanding, they put their soul in the food and this..."

Foodielicious

"One of the best places for south Indian food. Service was slightly delayed both the times but thats because they are always busy. Wait is worth for..."

Vishu

"I never been a big fan of south Indian food because that's not my kind of taste. So never mind to go for south Indian food. But when it comes to..."

Param Singh Nurowal

"Delicious!! Food is real authentic Indian food, they have so many dishes I have never heard of before but the friendly staff helped me pick my meal..."

Pippa

Aabhas Dole

"Just perfect if you are looking for authentic south indian food. I was happy with the service. Ambiance was not very great but I loved the food...."

Sanika Chandoskar

"I first came to Auckland to visit family 5 years ago. They took me to their favorite South Indian Restaurant, Satya. It was incredible! Well, I..."

Richard Ballard

"Satya in sandringham is not a fancy place, but they do good solid indian food. We went there last Friday for a farewell lunch. we left the place..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Very tasty food. If you want to have South Indian food like idly vada and dosa this is the place. Bit expensive however quality and quantity will..."

Rahul Kumar Kanemany

"Satya to me always looked like average Indian restaurant but it always surprised me at how busy it is.We dined here last Sunday and I can..."

Aucklandeats

"This review is not for the main Satya restaurant but it's little Chai Bar in the back. This is a cute little space which combines craft beer,..."

Mezza

"An authentic and very good place for the South Indian food...!! Visited twice to have Dosa and every time the taste makes me to fall in love with the..."

Shivani Gupta

"Venturing into K'road feels a bit off the beaten track for us, even though it is realistically only 3kms or so away – we should really do it more..."

Husk Creative

"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 3.5/5Seating: 3/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 3.5/5Loved the food... quite authentic . ..."

BonZ Loves Food

"We ordered too much cause it was all too delicious and we ate all the food and will do it all again with pleasure.I would not hesitate to order the..."

Heather Free

"There is no way this place is shy of a 5 star rating.The food is amazing, the people are super friendly, service is quick, and price is great.I've..."

Joel Forsyth

"Can understand the lacking in service however they made up for it with the tasty food. Ordered more traditional dishes which were cooked to..."

Seeeaaann

"We have been coming here regularly for over a decade. Very friendly service and great food. I would highly recommend this place. It is our favourite..."

Mark Fulcher

"My family and I are regulars at satya Sandringham they keep innovating their menu over the years but still have the classics and the quality which we..."

Suchitra Venkat

"Tucked away down a long, narrow corridor lies a little gem. Satyas newly founded chai joint feels like it has a rich history, due to the carefully..."

Saskia Yates

"We went last Saturday night, 22 and August. We have been several times previously, and last week's dinner was up there again. 5 of us dined with a..."

Dave Koefoed

"Delicious lunch. We normally come here for dinner on Thursday and have vegetarian dishes. So decided to go for lunch today to try some chicken..."

Ojas Darji

"did lunch for 8 people at Satya today. Very polite host and the waiter was good too. The food was delicious! Kitchen is very clean. Food really was..."

Sunny Khurana

"Really good food and really lovely service. Arrived quite late and they weren't in a rush to kick us out. Great, well priced local byo. We will be..."

Jasmine

"We made our way to Sandringham knowing there is a pleasing selection of not-bad eateries with a sub-continental bent. We wandered around at 4:45 and..."

Atlai Gurgleburt

"Very good food.Tried their Thali for 1st time & it didn't disappoint us.Excellent customer service by Kamesh. Will definitely go again to try..."

Nikhil Kadam

"I like the dosas here and we have had good service from this one only.It's very dated tho and the toilets are just scum. The vindaloo isn't..."

Max

"My wife and I frequently pass Sandringham and often lunch on Modays. We are elderly and today tried Satya,s South Indian Thali (Plate). It was very..."

Ravin Malarao

"we love this restaurant, the food is amazing, the staff are fantastic, every time we're there we ask them to recommend something new that we haven't..."

Callan Cooper

"Came here on Christmas Day where they provide free meals on the day.I just think it is awesome what they do, very friendly staff and great..."

James Copeland

"Service at its best, Food at its best, ambience bit dark. However they are really nice and caring team. Also Salute to their charity which they said..."

Ricky

"Great takeaways in a crowded market, we keep going back to it and rate it over other indian places, the dhal puri's are the best indian starters I've..."

Michael Coup

"First time here. I like the restaurant. Pleasant and traditionally decorated. I love the food. The food was tasty. The service was good and..."

Tony Wan

"Murg Badami. Just..."

Ruby

"Awsm food and service. We always go there for South Indian food specially all dosas. In more service by Parm is great and friendly. Quick response..."

Kanwar Dhillon

"Very occasionally you find a restaurant where you feel like you've been invited into someone's home. The service is attentive and genuine and the..."

Ruby

"Stunning meal, Dahi Puri outstanding fresh and a taste sensation, and Masala Dosa the Sandringham branches special. Always get the friendliest..."

Lise Wesseling

"After a early Christmas meal we got a bit hungry at around 8pm. We decided to see what was open and we found satya... We went in and discovered that..."

Cody Neilson

"I've been to the Satya on Kroad but Sandringham takes the cup. The quality of food is fresher and tastier. Staff are kind and attentive. Delicious..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Nice small and intimate atmosphere. I was a little disappointed with my rogan josh as it was a liitle bit bland but my friends curry was really..."

Faroe3456

"Why you should go to Satya:1) Delicious flavourful food with good heat.2) Service is attentive but not intrusive - just the way I like it3) Cute..."

Julz Demegilio-Rose

"Delicious South Indian food, same high quality as k'rd and ponsonby stores, never dissatisfied with a murg badami and raitha. Great wine selection,..."

Mat Szczepański

"Great Service, Excellent food, authentic varietyI visited the restaurant thrice now in a month and being a vegetarian, I was delighted at..."

Gopalan Ramesh

"My husband Rob and I have been dining at Satya South Indian Restaurant for the last 5 years. We are part of the furniture now and wont dine at any..."

Sally Wheeler

"For a delicious, adventurous and affordable dinner out, you can't do much better than Satya. The Dahi Puri are to die for. I end up ordering them..."

Sarah T

"The review below from Katrina is clearly on drugs?This restaurant has beautiful smiling happy staff, the waiter who served us straight away took..."

Mercypatch

"Despite the exterior and interior decor of this restaurant I would have to say this is some of the best Indian food I have had in Auckland.The..."

Jason Tsang

"Gosh darn if you want a really good meal of indian food, then this is a sure fire winner. Visited for my second time just before christmas and the..."

Lara Wills

"The dry curries (Special South Indian Dry Curry, Murg Badami) are amazing. The Dahi Puri is divine. Sometimes the service is quite slow and..."

Ainsley

"Strange, that this restaurant should ever score poorly. With its sister establishment in Newton, it is simply the best Indian restaurant in Auckland...."

Peter Houlding

"Best Indian curry in Auckland. Your butter chicken is totally amazing and i love the samosa..."

Belinda Thomson

"Very good value. They're always welcoming, but do get busy. The food is superb: try the eggplant and potato curry, dosa or the lamb..."

Rosie

"very good food and service. Will go..."

Amol Patel

"One of the best indian restaurants i had been since i moved to NZ.Good food and..."

Anil

"You wont find a better curry than here. The whole atmosphere is fantastic especially for those that have been to India.Consistently good..."

Rex

"I love the ambience here. Heaps of vegetarian options too. If you need dhaba feels in Auckland, this is one of such places. No regrets. Just amazing...."

Charishma C

"I love my Indian food. This place is nothing like any normal ‘kiwi’ Indian restaurant. I was so impressed with this place I have to go into deal..."

John McCarthy

"Excellent food made even better with great service in a cool environment. Met up with some good friends here from New York and thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Adam Rogers

"🍄Mushroom Magic Sichuan Chicken Chilli Fish It's good Yum yum😋 The interior decoration is nice!! The food is a bit salty and spicy. but its..."

Jenniya

"No filler, all killer. Superb menu, great atmosphere, chilled vibe, easy going staff. Don’t be asking for mild / medium / hot, just order from..."

Nirmal Grewal

"The best southern Indian food I have ever eaten, simply..."

Matt Wilson

"We had tea and it was refreshing and nostalgic for my Indian taste buds but it cost $7 per cup which is on the higher side of the cost..."

Mohammed Afsheen Mansoori

"Cannot recommend Satya enough! Been to the K Road and Sandringham locations multiple times and they're always delicious, especially the starters. It..."

Rajpreet Singh

"Food, service and ambience - A+ Didn’t quite like the seating arrangements. Starters and mains were delivered at the same Time and there were not..."

Sajin Kannanchery

"Hidden gem in Sandringham. Food was very yummy. Perfect tea on a cold rainy day. Chicken manchurian was out of the world. Best I've ever had. Seating..."

Manjot Singh

"It's my first visit to this place and I quite like it. I really enjoyed my meal today Chicken Manchurian with Gravy and rice . The environment would..."

Amy Khyriem

"We visited the Satya Chai Lounge about a month ago. The ambience of this place was warm, very earthy. The food was very delicious. Tried it for the..."

Niketa

"A magical and fun setting with incredible food and of course spiced chai ☕ Entrance is a tiny doorway leading to a hallway filled with overhanging..."

Emma M

"Pretty different and innovative ideas to make best out of waste for the decor and furniture. Food is pretty flavorful and had the authentic taste..."

Kavneet Kaur

The Mustard Kitchen

Iced Latte and Flat White

Juice and Flat White

Flat White and Decaf Latte

"Stopped in quickly today to grab some lunch Got me a steak and cheese pie 8/10 tasty and loads of flavour pastry was a nice as well Also..."

Gnxsta23

"I always walk passed but only recently decided to try it out. So glad I did the pies are delicious, the chicken and leek is a must try, their..."

Emily Griffiths

"Really great coffee/hot drinks - opted for almond milk instead and it was nice to see they use the AlmondBreeze brand almond milk, which in my..."

Dain Lock

"Love the steak and cheese pies is one of my favourites, however would love to see more cheese in the cheesy pies and would also love for it to be..."

Anais

"My all time favourite cafe, the food is beyond fantastic. The burritos are to die for , as in the pies are so good 😊. The staff are nice , they..."

Delphia Pae

"Best pies I’ve had in Auckland City - EVER! Recommend the vegetable pie with Kidney Beans, Roast Veges - all topped off with creamy..."

Manda Little

"Love it here. Amazing food and service. I treat myself every Friday!! Please think about getting bamboo cutlery and paper cups or even reusable ons..."

Jessie Dawn Sweetman

"Very good service, amazing staff and of course good coffee! Super yummy fresh pies ( steak and cheese is my favorite!) My friends and me enjoyed have..."

Jenny Han

"WOW - what an amazing place - its International Woman's Day today and we called from Wellington to organise a coffee for a colleague who works around..."

Andreana Norris

"Love the Mustard...hoping it doesn't go downhill now it's changed hands :/ My partner and I go here every morning for coffee and then a pie on..."

Erin Berryman

"Great place for awesome tasting coffee and yummy treats/eats. I had a jam and fresh cream filled long doughnut, washed down with a nice long black..."

Carol

"Coffee was good... And went for the vege rice paper rolls for something different!! Very refreshing... All the food looks good, more of a takeaway..."

Jaffa

"Have popped in here a few times to pickup lunches... Friendly staff -I only get the wraps or sandwiches as that's all I've needed but they are really..."

Donna&Shane

"This is my go-to place for amazing doughnuts – thankyou/sorry/congrats – pretty much any ocassion where doughnuts are required. My favourite is..."

Joe Mitchell

"Service is always super friendly, and just as consistent as their food which is always delicious. The donuts are a definite must-try here, as well as..."

Angela

"Loved this cafe so much I'm making it my new regular. Hands down best coffee I've ever had. The also have a really wide range of really delicious..."

Ariah-Bella Peters

"The pies from here are soooo fiyaaahhh. I've had the Mexican one, bacon and egg, mince w tomato base and today - steak and mushroom. I'm yet to..."

Gemma

"The bestest pies, salads, smoothies, juices alongside the most wicked sweet treats imaginable.Get in here for a snack or a meal and meet the..."

Peter Clews

"Love this cafe! I grab lunch from here often. Great food and service is friendly. The cream donuts, carrot cake, blueberry loaf, vegetarian lasagna,..."

Fare Henry

"Great little café. Perfect on your way to work or if you can't be bothered making anything yummy in the morning. Great food at excellent..."

Tyler Nehring

"Big fan of this place.Great selection of homemade wraps, salads, pies, sandwiches etc.The Paleo breakfast muffin is legit and the coffee is..."

Food Food Foodie Food

"I was excited to bring my husband to The Mustard Kitchen for a quick bite as we were doing errands in the area. I used to live around the corner and..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Delicious, scrummy pies. If you're a pie lover you'll love the classic mince n cheese they do at Mustard Kitchen. The taste is obviously..."

Rebben

"Absolutely fabulous!!!! Loved the food the shop and the girls!!!!!! Well done!!!!!! They had vegetarian pastries amazing coffee and scrumo..."

Bronwyn Major

"Love the Mustard Kitchen. How fab to have a great little cafe in the burbs...the coffee is fantastic and the Mexican Chicken pie was beautiful. Tasty..."

Greer Dyson

"Cute little lunch bar to drop in and grab a bite and a coffee on the run. Happy and friendly staff. Nice to see someone creating a lunch bar that's..."

Nibbler

"Been hanging around this place since they opened. Never had a bad meal yet. Their pie game is legendary and they have other great lunch..."

Sterling Arnet

"Silky smooth coffee and delicious treats await you at this gem of a cafe in Morningside. It’s always busy for a reason. Its sister cafe on Mt Eden..."

M L

"This was a surprising find, it's more of a pass-by lunch bar than an actual sit in and dine eatery, but there's still some seating outside and some..."

Celia Chan

"This is not a bad spot to grab a quick lunch if you're on the go. The gyoza was not bad (pork and chives, by the way) , and the pies are pretty good...."

Marielle Ibarra

"Excellent chicken and leek pie today for $9. Huge pieces of chicken a very full pie...."

Emma Watt

"Nice n cozy cafe. Serving Kokako organic coffee, which is always..."

Manpreet Singh

"I looked up a bunch of cafes online, shortly after moving back to Auckland just before Christmas. My partner and I had the fortune of finding this..."

Maggie Horvath

"About an year ago I started on my new job in the area and was searching for a good coffee place due to past experiences. After spending a good deal..."

Rajiv Bagdwal

"Their Savory Scones are SO GOOD! Honestly the best I have ever had and I have tried A LOT. I love their chicken burritos! Super tasty however I do..."

Voniyae-Pearl Spargo

"Great spot, coffee is flavourful and scones are..."

Jeff Ganly

"While visiting Auckland for our Anniversary we googled best donuts in Auckland and we found great reviews about The Mustard Kitchen. After missing..."

Rachel Fraser

"Pretty good steak, ale and cheese pie. 4 out of 5. Nice thin pastry and good quality filling. The issues that I have found are that pastry does not..."

Antonio Fagundez

"The only place I will actually pay $7.50 for a pie! It's so worth it! My partner gets a mince and cheese pie and I always get the chicken and leek..."

Reyna Albo

"The pies, they are not cheap, but they are very large, and very good. I also like the XL coffee option. The sweet brioche, when toasted with butter,..."

Rob Clarke

"Always good coffee. They’re promoting reduced waste so offer a discount for using a keep cup. The French toast brioche is too good. Guinness pie is..."

Edd Coomber

"The BEST Bacon 'n (Two!!) Egg pie in Auckland! My rather bulging gut reinforces that claim. Lovely super friendly staff (who make great coffee)..."

Jamie Archer

"Fantastic spot for lunch take out or eat in, the only destruction is the difficulty in parking even with a couple of spaces out the back, it can take..."

M.P Hope

"The best chicken and mushroom filo I've ever..."

Natalie Doherty

"Walked pass here on the way to Morningside train station. Cosy little lunch bar with many options displayed in the hot cabinet. What grabbed my..."

H Loh

Green Chilli Scrambled Eggs

Coconut Quinoa Porridge

Hawaiian Benedict

Creamy Mushrooms

Milk

Chocolate Raspberry Slice

Poached Eggs

Seafood chowder

Honey Jalapeño Chicken Burger

Avo on Toast

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Avocado on Toast with a Poached Egg

Moroccan Lamb Salad

Sweet Chai Latte

Martha's Big Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"We visited Just like Martha the other day and oh my goodness, it felt like I ate ART! 🤩 This café exceeded my expectations! We ordered the..."

Liandra Misquitta

"This cute cafe is amazing, felt welcomed and didn't have to wait for a table. The food was delicious I got the mince on toast and it looked to pretty..."

Nafi

"Dessert on a plate for breakie. How good! My dish had mocha panna cotta, raspberry poached pear and meringue on donut bread. This dish looked amazing..."

Randy

"Cafe food. Looks as beautiful as it tasted. Hard to find..."

Fairfoodie

"Such beautiful food! Really loved the French toast, recommend if you have a sweet tooth. Beautiful presention and cute decor and location.. coffee..."

Reema Singh

"Just Like Martha, the still relatively newly-opened cafe, was a more than welcome addition to an area which hasn’t previously had many eatery..."

Husk Creative

"The food was amazing and extremely fresh! Love that they cater to lots of different dietary requirements and have a good range of options. The staff..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"📍 Just Like Martha☕ Iced Matcha Latte + Latte🍴 Pistaccio Cheesecake-----------------------------------------------On the..."

DearMate

"Great food and quick service considering how busy they are. Loving the chicken burger, mince on toast and French toast. The..."

Sandi

"Loved the decor, the food was beautifully presented and came in timely fashion. Was tasty with menu food ranging from $12-$25 or so. Came on a..."

Teesh Ianto

"I've been out of the brunching scene for a while working on a new challenge in life, motherhood. I'm sorry I don't have the exact names and..."

A_craving_foodie

"What a gorgeous little cafe- the baking in the cabinet looked amazing at a really reasonable price.Coffee was great I have a long black with..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"This is the NEW local cafe in our area....parking is pretty good. But you may have a 1min walk sometimes. Excellent service and very nice..."

Glyn Flutey

"I've been here a few times now and am super stoked to have a great new local. Food is super delicious (both the brunch we've had and the delicious..."

Meagan Kerr

"Delicious green chilli scrambled eggs. Good range of teas - the chamomile and lime blossom was delish. It gets packed and very loud and pays to bring..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Amazing!! Tried the creamy mushrooms from here and they were delicious! Large portions which was great value for money. Has plenty of seating with..."

Hungry Hippo

"The food was fantastic and even though they were super busy the service was top notch, and the front of house staff was great at managing the rush!..."

Danielle Bea

"We came here on Monday (queen's birthday) and were seated super quick and served very efficiently. French Toast is delicious! So is the mince on..."

Alix Marie

"Cute little cafe just a walking distance from my place . Had coffee couple of times . Good to have a nice place to get coffee in the morning before..."

Ranjani Singh

"Busy place but we were seated within minutes. Really friendly staff and the best French toast I have ever had! With banana donuts even! Definitely..."

Courtenay Harrop

"Awesome vibe in this place! The till/cabinet area is constantly crowded cause if you’re not paying for your amazing meal you’re drooling over the..."

Jo Perkins

"This newly opened place served some really good food with great friendly service. The experience was worth every single penny. Highly recommended to..."

Kalyani Bhole

"Came in on the weekend and had a great time! The place was busy and buzzing with activity but the staff was fast and attentive. We were greeted and..."

Lovely Munchies

"Came in this Saturday with my family and absolutely loved it! We ordered the Mince on Toast, French Toast and Beef Cheek Bene (as well as the kids..."

Jessica Alise

"Super cute little place in Three Kings - staff really friendly and the food is great. We had the Spicy Mince on Toast (beware the Tempura Battered..."

Gail Tasker

"Tried the lunch menu. Food is just awesome in this place. Everything we tried from Wagyu mince with Toast to the Lemon cheese cake to the peppermint..."

Waruna Tennekoon

"Just Like Martha is an absolute treasure trove for coffee enthusiasts and foodies alike. As soon as you step into this charming coffee shop, you're..."

Nicolas Rojas

"Absolutely delicious food, we went for brunch on a Sunday, not too just but lively enough, owner served us and was absolutely lovely! Good to chat to..."

Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)

"Thank you Martha for the gorgeous meal last night. The black forest cocktail was divine! The fish of the day and sirloin were winners. They were..."

Mish Harper

"I had a great experience. Food was delicious. Good portion size. Loved the way they presented the food. Amazing and cheerful staff. A good variety of..."

Shruti Anaghan

"Such a great spot. Soon to become a staple. Exciting menu without losing the classics. French toast was 🔥 Just needs a baby change table and..."

Dominic Schryvers

"This place is amazing! The food was phenomenal. I had the fried chicken with the crispy fries. It was Devin! I enjoyed every bit of it. I had the..."

Bee

"Service and food quality always consistent and good, toddler and dog friendly place. Well priced for the area. Their new brunch menu was very good,..."

S Lau

"Went in for some brunch, the big breakfast was great, though personally it would be great to have some replacement options for bacon as not..."

Hitesh Patel

"Just Like Martha is my favourite local spot for lunch, coffee and sweets. I often take home slices after lunch to enjoy for dessert that night...."

Ellie Harris

"One of our locals but everyone is usually greeted enthusiastically! Coffee is good. Slightly stronger and a tinge bitter, if you like that..."

Glyn Flutey

"Great food, great service. Generous size meals. Great kids..."

Linda Hallas

"What a cool little find.Really impressed with the quality and presentation of our meals,and the welcoming friendly..."

Rashid Bharuchi

"Had the lamb shoulder which was very flavourful, served with pickled onion and beets. The mince on toast also delicious, both dishes were a generous..."

Helen Joe

"I love the look of the cabinet food. Like the saying I eat with my eyes first. The cooked food always served beautifully , great coffee , just a bit..."

Rika “Ri” Rika

"Really nice atmosphere and delicious food! Will be going back for dinner and brunch..."

Jessica C

"Can't believe I haven't been here before! A great brunch spot with excellent food. All of the dishes we ordered (creamy mushrooms, both fire..."

Shammi Karunaratne

"Absolutely amazing! Such a hidden gem in Three Kings. Have always come here for brunch, but they now do dinner service too. Honestly, the best food..."

Frankie Roberts

Pescado Cafe & Tapas Bar

79/100 (1328 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice food, we stopped for a later afternoon coffee and snacks. No complaints, service was good, food was good, nice apple crumble pie, not too..."

Hitesh Patel

"Always loved spanish tapas. Good loaction, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was not bad either~My favourite was the pork belly, because..."

Icy Guo

"Great Mediterranean cuisine, fresh dishes, professional service, recommend, must go again. Nice tapas selection, oysters. Have sets for breakfast,..."

Pavel Valenta

"I enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. Always there when I needed anything. I highly recommend the French cutlets or the seared..."

Timothy Dupree

"Nice food.Good tapas for reasonable price.Service is fast and good, prime..."

Andy Vlaas

"Amazing place to be at by the wharf on sunny day, if you are a vegetarian you might find it a little tough and I would have loved the place if they..."

Shashank Bhargava

"Went here via First Table. Such a great dinner, delicious food and great..."

Benny Jekel

"Nice food, good of atmosphere and friendly..."

Rodrigo Azueta

"Very delicious, full of flavour and big portion sizes for tapas...staff are very friendly, great atmosphere one of my favourite places to go in..."

Leon Halverston

"Great food at great atmosphere right on the wharf. Suitable for just a bite or a full meal. Great selection of beverages..."

Finn Balchin

"Excellent for lunch with good views. Staffs were..."

Eric Chung

"Food was great, eye fillet was perfectly cooked. Lacked a bit seasoning. The service was good, but had room for..."

Marshall T

"Had one of the most delicious lunches in a long time. Antipasto platter, patatas bravas, and the scallops with truffle mash - plenty for two..."

Warren Coleman

"The breakfast is affordable, I ate benedict with bacon just fo $19. Love..."

Ade Saputra

Yummy Dumpling House

Egg Fried Rice with Prawns

"Had Chicken dumplings takeaway from this place on Sunday night. I wasn’t expecting much from this place but to my surprise the dumplings were..."

Pinnu88

"Been here twice, tried about 8~9dishes in totalfoods were great and flawless at both times,plus theres a flexible of food choices for every..."

Lane Fluffy

"If you are into spicy this is certainly the place to come in the city. The service is friendly and laid back. we got "mao cai"/spicy soup with..."

Bean

"Visited last Saturday for dinner@YDH. First impression, place was packed so that's a good sign. Table was cleaned quickly and we were given the menu..."

Amod Indap

"As a Chinese person from Sichun, I I highly recommend this restaurant to you if you like yummy spicy food. I ordered Ma Po Tofu, spicy chicken(cold..."

Li Hong Chi

"I suspect this place is great. However, we ordered vegetarian stuff, which (mostly - see below) was fine, but a bit dull. Other stuff (that others..."

Austen Ganley

"BEST Spicy Chinese Food we've ever had in Auckland!!!! The food is absolutely high quality, a very talented chef and the food was presented..."

Sarah Young

"I loved the pork and prawn dumplings. Best I've had in Auckland so far. The spicy pork slices on rice were yummy but I would ask for more spice next..."

Awatea Mita

"Oh my, I really loved the food, especially the lunch combo meal that lady works there recommended me. She was so kind and dumpling that my mate..."

A P

"Service was quick and friendly. I was amazed at the portion size. $14 for a big plate of dumplings and it tasted..."

Becky

"You know it's authentic when a white guy like me needs to get his Chinese friend to order for him...."

Tyler Baikie

"Great option before heading to a show, food is so tasty and you can have a good meal and a beer for 40 dollars and no issues with getting a table..."

lauren booth

"Hearty portions of yummy..."

Sandeep Adnani

"We had deep fried chilli chicken, beef in pepper sauce, prawn special fried rice and mixed veg in garlic sauce. Seriously good food. Happy to..."

David Harling

"Food is delicious, the workers are kind and greeted us as soon as we entered. We saw the tables be cleaned often during our hour or so of dining...."

katarina bloomfield.

"Great portion, good customer service, but if you are watching your salt intake, make sure you let the waiter..."

lich vu

"Atmosphere was absolutely peaceful & hygienic! Food was DEVINE, I would recommend this place again!. Try their egg fried rice,..."

Tania South

"Decent portion of delicious mapo tofu with rice is $13-14..."

György Adler

"Had a delicious meal here. Prawn & cashew nuts, chicken & cashew nuts and dumplings. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Definitely the best Chinese meal..."

Rebecca Bibby

"Love the food. Great price..."

Will Struijck

"Yummy dumpling house is an absolute gem of Auckland. The food never disappoints. Strongly recommend the tomato egg, braised eggplant, cucumber salad,..."

Sarah Hann

"Deliciously excellent, Authentic Chinese food! 5 stars it's a must eat place. Rich and flavorful. Menu is in English and has photos to help you..."

Brendan Farrell

"Came late they wanted us to eat and..."

Rick Viebahn

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

"The decor, the food, the price the location. Everything was perfect. The staff was quick to show me to table, given straight away was some..."

Food Lover For Life

"It's a pain to walk up Queenstreet but you'll be greeted with a very homey romantic restaurant that's suitable for couples or with a few family..."

Elliott Chang

"A small tip - Though the wait staff were friendly and pleasant. It can get a little annoying when you wait long periods to place an order as no one..."

FoodieBeast

"Good food but recommend not going here if you’re in a hurry, staff forgot our order. Also they were working working out clothing, which is weird..."

Emma

"Food is excellent. Good ambience and friendly..."

Ranjani Srinivasan

"Would come here for the ambience! The restaurant's architecture and deco have very warm vibes and the food was delicious - we ordered a range of..."

Kororaa

"I had a dinner last night. I ate homemade meatballs pasta and it was very delicious, and thank you for cheerful service. I recommend this restaurant...."

Tania

"Ordered the spaghetti chilli prawn, pepperoni pizza and friend ordered lasagneAll were extremely delicious with the pasta being perfectly..."

Ebenezer

"Delicious and reasonably priced lunch menu. Only $15 for fresh, tasty basil gnocci and $17 for mushroom risotto. Garlic pizza bread $9, average,..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Came here as a big group there was maybe 25 of us and they accommodated us all very well. The food was absolutely exceptional and considering the..."

Crackerjacker

"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"Stopped by DaVinci's for their $15 Express lunch!Great service, excellent pizza, beautiful decor and all for $12.5. Great for a quick lunch in..."

Mashed_Potato

"Such an amazing restaurant! I can‘t believe I have not found it earlier as it is so convenient to go for a quick lunch during the week. I ate the..."

Auckland Foodie

"I tried this place on my birthday and just loved it. It was nice cozy environment. food is amazing and staff are very friendly. i would rate this..."

The Food Lover

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"The food is really good quality. The staff were friendly, and kind. The wait time for the food could have been a bit quicker. The restaurant was..."

Sid

"I had a great time last night at Da Vinci’s, and was grateful that we were able to get a table at 6pm on a Friday night without booking. It’s..."

Raymond Tiong

"Loved it. Great ambience, food, staff and location. Feel like I've uncovered a hidden gem of Auckland. Delicious food for a great price. Atmosphere..."

Ashleigh Williams

"This restaurant was recommended by our hotel as we'd just arrived and it was quite late so we wanted something closeby. Food was lovely, I had the..."

Danielle W

"Stopped by for lunch to meet up with friends. They were very accommodating when we asked for a table outside since they hadn't set it up..."

Benedict Uy

"Wow!! This spot is a gem!! Nestled off the road side almost hidden but I'm glad we found it after 18 months living less than 1 block away. Delicious..."

Ayla Cleine

"Excellent Eye Fillet! Really enjoy it! The staff is nice as well. Highly recommended place if you want to have a romantic dinner with delicious food!..."

Shujun Huang

"This restaurant provides lovely lunch specials on Monday to Thursday, all pastas, pizzas and risottos are around $10, my favourite is their risotto..."

Di

"Hidden away on City Road, Da Vinci has a pretty good ambience going for them. Their pizzas in particular are pretty good and worth it for the price,..."

Izzy Mendoza

"I have been here a few times for their lunch special - $10-12 for most of the mains. The pasta here is pretty good (probably the best in the CBD in..."

Danny

"The entrance was a bit difficult to find but it's located really close to uni so that's pretty convenient (no need to walk up the hill to get back to..."

Razelle Icaro

"A very nice Italian restaurant in a quiet city location. I love the quaint and homey atmosphere inside, and the grand looking bar with an impressive..."

Helena Chen

"Can't go past the Spaghetti "Double Fresh" at this reliable restaurant. Wonderful Al Dente Spaghetti with loads of fresh snapper pieces and fresh..."

CJM

"Most definitely my favourite Italian restaurant in Auckland :) always telling my friends they need to try this place out, absolutely delicious..."

Emma Magee

"Cheap and cheerful with yummy food! Great service, portions aren't massive but express lunch menu is well priced so it all works out in the..."

Bizcochito

"Da vincis is not haute cuisine, but solid and dependable. The service is excellent and attentive but not claustrophobic. The menu is large with..."

Ben

"Da Vinci's is in a great central location on Albert Street, Auckland. My wife and I received a warm welcome into the restaurant. Inside has a..."

Iain Spanhake

"I have been here quite a few times for the $10 lunches. The place is tucked away, but fairly cute and the food is good. It's also close to uni, so..."

Ruth Ziegler

"Party of 8 we dined here on Thursday night. Service was friendly. Calamari salad was divine. I had steak with saffron potatoe which was sublime..."

Sandi Oliver

"That is what we call great and authentic italian food!!! Many places try to do the same, but fail on delivering the consistency of the italian mamma..."

Rebecca

"Went here for my friends birthday dinner last week, and it was a really nice cosy atmosphere with really friendly staff. They made us feel relaxed..."

May Chugh

"This place was absolutely amazing. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday and it was absolutely delicious.We started with the Cannelloni..."

Max Tuzzolino-Smith

"Loved this place! i was looking to eat at La Porchetta but couldn't be walking as far so settled for here lol, was definitely a nice surprise!..."

Tania Lee

"My partner took me here for my birthday on Saturday and we were thoroughly impressed! Great service, great atmosphere, great wine, great food! A+..."

Ben Langman

"I had a lovely lunch here yesterday with my friend. The place is really gorgeous and cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, and super affordable..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"Best choice! Fantastic staff, best authentic Italian food! Never dissaoointed! Highly reconmend dining here.Very well priced and a real treat. The..."

Michelle Wells

"After being fed up with those pretentious, arty and pricey fine dining restaurants,we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want..."

Emma Mangellino

"Beautiful setting and beautiful food. Good service, very..."

Mojito

"Never fails to impress with reasonable prices &meals that make you feel you couldn't have cooked at home ( sauces are so tasty) attentive service..."

RM

"Fantastic service, well laid out making for a great private dining experience.The best steak we have ever had!Highly recommend..."

Megan Paul

"I had a dinner last Sat with my friends. Food was fantastic, drink was exclusive, and the service was really excellent, especially the Italian..."

Gailda

"Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Staff a bit weird and not overly polite, but amde for a great..."

Bridget

"We stopped by for dinner as it was conveniently located close to my workplace. The entrance is located down the stairs on the side of the building...."

Benedict Uy

"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"We had a large table of 13. Booking was a breeze and they were really nice to deal with all of our changes. They brought us out appetisers early to..."

Saki

"Really nice restaurant for who enjoy Italian food, and people that work there are fantastic and..."

Raphaelly Viana

"Had the Eye Fillet Al Pepe, steak was cooked to perfection, absolutely melted in your mouth, my partner had the carbonara with chicken and that was..."

Aeon The Destroyer

"Tried this restaurant for lunch today, we ordered Chicken risotto 🍗 and Hawaii pizza 🍕. Food is ok, service is nice and close to Skycity..."

Abhijeet Kale

"Exceptional service and food. Staff was very friendly. The Calimari is a must..."

Ralph Decker

"This place is a hidden treasure. We stumbled across it during a walk, and it was so inviting we booked a table and went for dinner. The staff were so..."

Phillipa Wilson

"The wife and I felt like some good Italian food and we were not disappointed when we found this little gem of a restaurant. Opting for the takeaway..."

Matt Lovich

"Amazing Italian flavour. Super kitchen skills make amazing food. Our pizza was delightful crisp and flavourful. Slightly hard to locate - behind and..."

DC Dan

"Food is incredible and so, so reasonably priced. Everything is amazing; if you go with a group of friends, every customer will be satisfied. Lovely..."

Mehara Salpadoru

"Love it. Cute off street location that makes you feel like you're literally stepping off the vicola to your local Italian eatery. We had the classic..."

solid seven 2010

"Very reasonable prices for what you ordered. Decent wine list and very friendly staff. The meal came out prompt, we were only waiting just enough..."

thefinaldegree (thefinaldegree)

"I'm Italian and this is my favourite Italian restaurant in New Zealand!! Big portion and amazing taste! Family owned by lovely people! They just..."

Igor Rossi

"Had a weekend away and was staying close. We had a meal on Saturday night and the food and staff was fantastic we went back Sunday night. I had the..."

Katrina Amundsen

"Went to Davincis for dinner . Surprisingly quiet, did t need to book, despite that, the service was fantastic and the staff were ao lovely and..."

Chantel Archbold

Sawadee Thai Cuisine

Oyster Sauce Vegetables

Wheelchair Accessible

"Upon entering this place through the main entrance it is a tad bit confusing. I think the cashier use to be there but now it’s at the bar area..."

BaNaNa

"Sawadee is the best zomato gold experience we've had so far.We ordered the green chicken curry and prawn pad Thai, both came with generous..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceMy Favourite Thai Restaurant in Auckland.I’ve been..."

곰정안

"Used zomato gold for dinner at Sawadee. Because all my friends highly recommend here. Environment was pretty nice and makes me relax. Service pretty..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Delicious chicken wings! Everyone recommended their wings and I ordered 12 today. Very nice indeed. Hot and crispy. The snapper fillets were..."

Tony Ma

"My partner and I decided to visit after paying for our gold membership. Overall it was a great experience. Food was delicious, we ordered Thai fried..."

Velenetan910205

"Great and quick service! The ambience was pleasant and the food was flavourful. The Pad Thai and Panang Curry were particularly delicious. However..."

Trisha Manalansan

"We went here for our work Christmas dinner. Out of all the Thai places I have been, this definitely has to be the best experience.We had a big..."

Georgia B

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Recommend:..."

Mon.

"We came here about two months ago, some dishes we never saw in other Thai restaurants in Auckland. It is a surprise so we can order something new,..."

Edwin Gu

"Came here a little while ago with my family and some friends. Staff were really nice, food was quite good. Can't really complain. Lovely..."

Dini

"The taste of the food is mesmerising especially their staters, have a very welcoming staff and always have an waiting it’s advisable to book in..."

Amitpatel26789

"We order the Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry and garlic Prawns. Tastes are good. Good services. Definitely will return and try the Tai Pork for next time...."

Chuling Jiang

"I am a massive Thai fan in general but this place is divine. Authentic restaurant as well as food and service. The chicken wings, green curry are def..."

Sheena Singh

"Sawadees offers fantastic food, authentic, flavoursome and always consistent. I have been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal. ..."

Craig Gardiner

"This is such a great restaurant..... great food and service.... in 20 years of going to this restaurant I have never had a bad..."

Campbell Spencer

"This was fine. Not exceptional but pleasant none the less. It's been around for years and for a long time set the standard for Thai food in..."

Paul O

"Came here with a big group of about 15 people which they accommodated very well. Byow too which was very cool! Good prices and massive dishes. Food..."

Georgia Vossen

"This place is great to go with friends and family. Great ambience and service is super fast! Parking is the real pain point of going to a restaurant..."

Rohit Victor

"Went with a big group, food was amazing and service was amazing. Would highly recommend. Has both great food and great atmosphere! We got a mix of..."

Sian Kolose

"Came here on a grabone voucher and got two mains with a couple of bowls of jasmine rice. The portions were generous and filling with great flavours...."

Lucyeatsakld

"So good! Had the vegetarian green curry and fried rice (no egg). Lovely service. Excellent food. Nice environment. Found a park close by...."

Amanda Wedden-Gribble

"I had my 23rd birthday here and the staff were amazing for accommodating to slightly intoxicated people. Food is always fantastic and love the carrot..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Yummy food, friendly staff and really nice ambience. The chef's special (fried snapper with a special sauce) is really delicious. My favourite is..."

T

"When I crave Thai I instantly think Sawadee... Or so that used to be the case.Don't get me wrong, still love it but ever since the menu..."

N.S

"This place is my FAVOURITE Thai place in Auckland, and let me assure you I've tried a fair few. From their broad menu, to the beautiful..."

Hangry Viz

"Food ok nothing amazing!! I feel there are a lot better restaurants around for same value of money. The atmosphere was nice inside and it was..."

Sades

"Went to Sawadee on a Thursday with a group of 12 from work. We were put in a function room which meant we could chat freely and make some noise..."

Mark Richards

"One of my go to Thai takeaways. Always can count on melt in your mouth quality. Highly recommend the Mikes Special, Macadamian Chicken and Pad Thai...."

Erin Berryman

"Came here for my other work christmas function- service was fantastic, food was absolutely beautiful and came quickly. I recommend Sawadee to anyone..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Came for a birthday dinner and we had about 16 people. They gave us sufficient time for everyone to arrive before coming by to take orders. The fact..."

Benedict Uy

"Me and my wife visited Sawadee for lunch. We ordered spring rolls (Entree), Panang Curry with Beef and Pad Thai with Chicken. The beef was prepared..."

JrdnJnf

"I and my friend wanted to have Thai food for lunch and found there were few Thai restaurants opening at lunch time. Sawadee was the best option to..."

Di

"Just wanted to say what a great experience I had here! Lived in NZ my whole life and have always said I wanted to go here. Finally did for my..."

Panini T

"Had a dinner with friends there. We had two entry dishes, three main dishes and three desserts. We were happy with both entry dishes and main dishes,..."

Michelle Hwang

"Came here on Saturday night for a dinner with my group of friends, nice place with lovely staff and a good location. The money bags were..."

HelloimAngela

"Hands down my favourite Thai Restaurant in Auckland. Whether dining in or ordering a takeout the food is always exquisite. Sawadee appetisers are to..."

Hello Rosie

"I came for dinner the other day with my partner on a double date and we had a good time.The atmosphere is very festive if you go on a..."

Javier Yebenes

"Sawadee is my favourite Thai restaurant in Auckland. It is a combination of their consistent great service and lovely food. I ate there for perhaps..."

Melissa Smith

"Heard alot of good things about Sawadee and the food was especially delicious. The place is kept very beautiful inside and the staff were very..."

A

"Beautiful interior I was really surprised when walking in how beautiful it really was. There was a large group of us with 10 people but we had a good..."

Chloé Manihera

"My Partner and I did not have a reservation but the staff was more than accommodating. The food was great, fresh, and did not take long to arrive to..."

Rachel

"Best Thai restaurant in Auckland by far. I love how Sawadee offer a wide variety of dishes and have a extensive vegetarian and seafood menu that most..."

Rojas

"Good food - average service - okay pricing. This restaurant has quite tasty Thai - can recommend the beef panang.Customer service was..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"Sorry last night was a disappointment after patronising you for many years. Have promoted your restaurant globally and taken overseas visitors there..."

Gloria-JeanandPaul Norfolk

"Both appetisers and main dishes have beautiful flavours and are not too salty. There is something here for everybody's food palette. The atmosphere..."

Janice Zumba

"Really good, fast service, delicious food. Highly recommended. Just had to ask for second serving of rice but other than that good place. Parking was..."

Taran

"One of favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. once you go into this place, you will feel Thai decoration. The food is good to share with family and..."

Flora

"I had heard soo many good things about this place and when a friend suggested takeaway i was well up for it! We collected the food and it was really..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Sawadee Thai was delicious... Always an enjoyable experience.We sat in the little hut as we had a big crew of us was awesome! Staff are friendly and..."

Stephanie Tidey

"Sawadee has long been long been my family's go-to restaurant for birthdays and special occasions and it did not disappoint when we went there for..."

Susie Wells

"This place is always good. It's a shame that there are a ridiculous amount of Thai places to eat at now as sawadee used to be the measuring stick or..."

Vincent Warner

"I tried this place out over the weekend as I had a craving for a Thai curry. I think I’m going to have to say that the curry I ordered from here..."

Louisa Vickers

"Food ordered:Gai Sam RosTalay DerdThai Jasmine RiceMud CakeBill: $64Big tummy: We'd walked past Sawadee a few..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"This is one of the best Thai restaurants I been to! Sawadee is amazing. The restaurant itself is beautifull and when you walk in it feels like you've..."

Joe Ram

"Th inside of th resturant is amazing! So much effort has been put into th design of th restaurant. It is probably one of th best Thai restaurants..."

Hungry Hippo

"I am a lover of Thai food and the first time we came here was in a big group late last year. We had the set menu which is very well priced for the..."

C Carr

"Always try to get to Sawadee when im in NZ for the Gai Fai or the Evil Jungle Prince my personal spicy favorites. Great service and comfy..."

Quillion Euillion

"I have been coming here on and off for years and each time it never fails to please ... Great place to catch up with friends... Food and service..."

Donna&Shane

"Went here after work with a couple of friends. The atmosphere was really relaxing. Felt like an upmarket Thai hutt. We had mains and a few drinks...."

Jamie

"I'm never disappointed when I dine here, it's a great pl for group bookings too. We all have our fave dishes, I prefer the beef dishes with lots of..."

Vitale Eti

"Favorite Thai food in Auckland. I have tried everything on the vegetarian menu and have never been disappointed! Really friendly service..."

Bizcochito

"Very very very good food. The whole family enjoyed a night out here and we would will be back every night if we could! The food was cooked well and..."

Pete Nicholls

"After being in Auckland for so long and walking/driving past Sawadee so many times I finally was able to go - twice in the space of four..."

Lozalock

"I finally had a meal at Sawadee, not because of my long-held desire to visit, but because of an invitation to a Zomato event. My first impression was..."

Kristy Sorrell

"Sawadee was a great venue for the January Zomato foodie meetup, with impeccable and attentive staff who were respectful of the constant conversation..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I had always heard great things about Sawadee, but sadly had never been, possibly due to the fact that I have only eaten Thai food twice in my life!..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"On Tuesday I indulged in a night of tasty Thai food, kitschy cocktails, and foodie conversation at a Zomato Meetup. Sawadee is much larger..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Last night I headed out to Sawadee in Ponsonby for a Zomato meetup. This place has been running for 25 years and it’s not hard to see why – the..."

Rice & Kai

"Sawadee has always been known for sensational food (amazing considering it is 25yrs old) and having come here a few times in my past life and also..."

Frank

"As we fancied a Thai we used Zomato and read the reviews and as it was raining hard we ended up here at Sawadee, not too far from hotel we were..."

Muffin Mum

"Went to Sawadee for my birthday. I was glad to have made reservations when we turned up and the place was buzzing and full! I called to move my..."

Cashew

"The entrance to De Grand is interesting as you go through an ice cream parlour. We made a booking which was a good idea since the place was packed...."

Benedict Uy

"We had our Marriage reception here and had our own room in the restaurant without extra fees. The manager was very in detail on what we want, told us..."

Michael Jerome de Loyola

"One of my faforite places I visit very often. Friendly staff and a great vibe. I will go back again and again and never get bored of the place. If..."

Shaun O'Reilly

"The food was nice! Did not like that we were sitting in the Boozy Gelato part of the restaurant, not a great place to eat while people are pouring in..."

Jared Monk

"We ended up here without a reservation, but they were very accommodation. Food was great, really enjoyed it. Note, when they spicy, they mean Thai..."

Nupur Raut

"Friendly staff, cozy, authentic Thai food. The price balance with the taste. 4 stars because the flies keep coming to our..."

Juliyus Samuel

"Great Thai restaurant, delicious food, we were with a big group and everyone enjoyed their food, service was nice, beautiful place..."

Arsalan Niroomandi

"Went on a Saturday night, and the food is pretty good just a bit pricey. Waitresses are hit and miss but the woman in charge is very lovely :) Just..."

Nathan A

"The food was pretty good, but the service is average at best. Very festive as long as you don't mind most of your fellow diners making use of the $3..."

Wayne Holroyd

"Good food, great service, heaps of gelato ice cream for a reasonable price. An average thai restaurant that you can come to every..."

Jia Jia Piyachai

"Really good food. We did the lunch deal and I had a Thai beef salad cooked to perfection. Will go..."

alejandra Rosela

"Formerly Sawadee now De Grand this restaurant offers great Thai fusion food amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly..."

Glam Elegance

Mahuhu Espresso

Southern fried chicken burger

Souther Fried Chicken Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Mahuhu Espresso is just next to my work. They make AMAZING food. Always fresh, tasty and good quality. My favourite is chicken bacon salad..."

Iveta Railaite

"I just finished the most amazing chicken and bacon salad. Highly recommended. It had just the right amount of spice without being overdone. Good..."

Erika Schuit

"My usual lunch go to. Cheap and big portions, and has great..."

Justin Junaid

"Your new barista is really good. He is the Asian guy who ties his hair. I was disappointed in last couple of months as my mocha was not really great..."

Epicure

"Great coffee and quick service, the place seems clean and tidy but can get a bit cold as it is quite open.Food is great too and I think..."

G1k

"I work in the area so this is like 1 of the few places available for food and coffee. Wish they were open till late but it is only a cafe. I choose..."

#fatlyfe

"Was here for work team breakfast buffet. Good selection of breakfast foods, everything was amazing! The runny eggs were nicely done, and has great..."

Smoothie Oeek

"They do good cabinet food. Love the sandwich and the date scone is truly delicious. I really enjoy the food.The place is simple and clean...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great cafe with the usual breakfast/lunch menu. It was very quite (due to most people working from home) so service was fairly quick. Pretty good..."

Mansha Dubey

"Great value lunch just consumed from Mahuhu. They should get 5 stars except they were already out of their cabinet salads and it wasn’t even..."

G M

"Fluffy foam flat white Nice flatwhite sweet date..."

김혜림

"Great delicious smoothies and high quality coffee!..."

Sandy Cheeks

"Whilst only open Monday to Friday catering mostly to the CBD business traffic this cafe is well worth a visit. The coffee is good the food is..."

Mike Bailey

"Staying at old Railway Station and looking for decent coffee and came across Mahuhu. Saw it was busy so thought this is for me. Not disappointed -..."

Alison Toia

"Really enjoyed this place! The food was so good and the ambiance and staff were really nice and..."

Susanne Snow

"They make a great effort to learn your name and recognise your preferences. So even if you are buying a single takeaway coffee staff are..."

Lia T

"Great service from counter staff.. tables were clean efficiently.. coffee arrived on the table n food delivery in time as well.. food not overly..."

Zeenat Khan

"Great food lovely coffee. Chef made me a lovely cedar salad even though it wasn't on the menu. Lovely..."

Raewyn Paewai

"Loved my first SPICY Chia Latte..."

Raintree Kopua

"It’s a great cafe with good coffee and foods, and reasonably priced. Best place to go when you are visiting Spark..."

Terry Ho

"Cakes too big, would happily buy smaller for less, need a friend to share with. Great..."

Matt Lightbourn

"Good coffee and food. I love the Pastries they serve as they are a bit large compared to what is sold in other Cafes and they are not that..."

Anas Shatat

"Best Cafe in the area. Extensive food on offer and awesome..."

Alan Courtenay

"Lovely food with generous portions. Staff know their regular customers by..."

Kristina Strathern

"Good coffee and good food sizes. Lunch specials can be really good..."

andrew bradley

"What a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Good choices available & nice..."

Sheree Clements

Fresco

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hainanese chicken rice is really good here. Best place to get tea tarik as..."

KT

"Been here three times now, the restaurant is always empty every time came so service is always fast and friendly. Overall food is yum with a few that..."

💓 K

"Good little place to enjoy Malaysian food. The taste not really authentic but tasty. I usually ordered their hainan chicken rice, mee goreng, curry..."

Hungry Zombie

"Had fish head noodle soup - soup was good but the fish pieces were small & few, small portion relative to the price. Ikan bakar - a grilled whole..."

Michele C

"Love this place for a quick work lunch. Staff are super friendly and if u are a regular they basically know what you will order. Food is also at a..."

Sunaina Goundar

"Great service and delicious food ~highly recommend. Price wasn’t too bad and quite affordable for a yummy meal. I love that it’s quite and decor..."

Cvthy Marion

"I entered and I was greeted with a smile. I had lemon water which was so refreshing and then I ordered this amazing Mee Goreng. Fell in love with it..."

Tani

"Great char kway teowI stopped in on a Saturday night to get takeaway and was disturbed to find the restaurant totally empty! Anyway, the..."

Suzie Lee

"Food and service was totally amazing. Waitress was absolutly professional. Highly recommend for people willing to have gorgeous food in affordable..."

DongJun Kim

"Great Malaysian food. Have tried a few things on the menu. My favourites are roti canai, char kway teou and mee goreng. All are very delicious!..."

Cat

"Tried their lunch menus and was delighted with the results. We ordered chicken laksa noodle soup, and Thai fried rice that comes with fried chicken...."

Sabrina Chae

"A nice place to have meals with your friends at a great location in the city. Situated in a quaint spot next to Britomart, it’s a great place for..."

Rohit Victor

"I was surprised that this place has no review yet! Tried Fresco last month and decided to have a light lunch. I chose their two entrees - Thai Style..."

888bing888

"Great authentic Malaysian restaurant. Good service and nice flavours. This is a favourite for lunch. Well worth dropping in for a..."

Alan Courtenay

"Very delicious and authentic KL style Fish Head soup bihun, the fried fish is succulent inside, crispy outside, very big portion, even comes with..."

Ley

"Fantastic food and friendly service, can fit both big group meeting or small family dining, highly..."

Katie Chan

"Recommendation to those looking for reasonable prices and cozy..."

Lena Kim

"Conveniently located next to Countdown. Food are good. Service is friendly. Laska and Nasi Lemak are our favorites. Get groceries. Get Malaysian..."

Kevin

"First time here & I must say the food is delicious, tasty & authentic, the flavour with every dish was amazing & the vegetables were fresh, the wait..."

Dee Pioiva

"Our 'local' for work colleagues, one of which is from Singapore and rates this place very highly (hokkein mee = just about perfect, apparently)...."

Jennifer Jarvis

"We tried the lunch menu. It was very good. Very authentic Malaysian food. We find it taste better than madam Woo found in Hamilton and half the price..."

Kevin FOO

"Not bad! Most of the food is delicious with good flavour, however some items (such as hokien fried noodles) are super bland. Staff are attentive and..."

Jimmy Batchelor

"Great char kway teow I stopped in on a Saturday night to get takeaway and was disturbed to find the restaurant totally empty! Anyway, the service was..."

Suzie Lee

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Cash Only

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The food was really good. I had the chicken tenders wrapped in bacon which came with a salad and chips. Was very tasty and they had lots of gluten..."

Lucy Bavister

"3.5 rating. Pretty good prices for your grill favourites, although some might argue that the servings are a little small, it’s just right for me...."

Manz

"I’m not a fan of lamb, but this had to be the best lamb cutlet I’ve tried! Cut into small pieces that are easy to eat, and the meat is very..."

Smoothie Oeek

"A perfect grill meat speaks for itself. Thats the case for this rib. Food at this restaurant are very delicious. Highly recommended!Food..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"All I can say is... I'm in love. I tried their chicken satay as an entrée and scotch fillet for the main. The chicken was tender and tasted so..."

JC

"Took a meal with a couple of friends at the BIg Little Grill in Elliot stables, for the restaurant month $25 deal (meat skewers entree, with a choice..."

Tate Standen

"This Big Little Grill has Big flavours...simply delicious! Entré starters were a really great start and to have a selection of three is even better...."

Liza Cosme

"I got this from the Restaurant Month special menu. For $25 it was 3 entree skewers and lamb shanks w/ wedges and salad as the main. I was very..."

Tom Wong

"Among one of the visit to Elliot Stables, it was the turn for Big Little Grill. I ordered chicken fillet with rice. It was good tasty and value for..."

Suchandra Saha

"This is my favorite restaurant at Elliott Stables. I absolutely love the chicken burger/sandwich served with fries. The portion is sufficient for a..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Ordered the bbq chicken with chips plus a Coke Zero for 15 bucks. Cheap and convenient lunch. Chicken breast got good sauce too. Will come back for..."

Wei Shi

"Great steak restaurant in the Elliot stablesI ordered the scotch steak and it was really goodThe service was also quick even with many..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"Just tried their steaks. The service is very good. I like the sauce which they use for steak. I ordered it to be medium well. Tasty. Service is..."

Ali Suhail

"I also take family visitors to Elliot Stables because there are lots to choose from. When I took my parents here I decided to get my steak here. To..."

Ellynn

"Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. As it is apart of Elliot Stables the ambiance and decor is fantastic, love the vibe of this whole place. We..."

Farah Mohammed

"One of the restaurants in Elliot Stables. The steak wasn't that good as it had a charcoal after taste and it was a bit chewy even though it was..."

Jason Zhang

"Had the chicken tenderloins which tasted very good but a bit dry, also had the grilled chicken that was really good. Would definitely go again!!..."

Charlotteraju

"Dined at Elliot Stables tonight and we ordered our cocktails from Big Little Grill. We loved the cocktails except for the house special which my..."

Manic Diner

"Great place to grab a steak - and their lunch sirloin steak priced at $26 is really good value (though I like to pay the extra $2 to get the kumara..."

Danny

"Pretty decent meals here. You get your salad, meat and rice all in one dish. I like the long plates they use. The food is beautifully presented and..."

I_like_pickles

"Went out for dinner with my friend..I ordered a sirloin steak .. it was well done according to my recommendation and the quantity was enough for one..."

Frimz.r

"Convenient and excellent location Food looks great Cons Pricey Small portions Ordered some cocktails and chicken..."

Foodie

"■ Great selection■ Good vibe■ Busy■ PriceyElliot Stables is one of the most vibrant places for a late night..."

FoodieOodie95

"One of my favourite places to buy lunch at Elliot Stables! They have a great lunch special menu and use quality ingredients. The portions are not..."

Elle

"Excellent quality of the steak meal and beautiful presentation. I really enjoyed this meal, the steak was tender and tasty served with lovely fries..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I have been to big little grill at Eliott stables for lunch, ordered lamb cutlets with salad and wedges , perfectly sized meal for me, loved their..."

Shalini Yadav

"I am a big fan of Elliot st stables, it's the perfect place to go with a group, there is something for everyone! Big little grill is a great option..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Walked thru Elliott stables a couple of times during the night and finally get to have a feed here and as i was here for lunch i chose Big Little..."

Diner8Here

"Elliot stables is always good for a Friday work lunch! Good value for money for a decent schnitzel! The wait time wasn't long and I enjoyed the..."

Shanzay

"We turned up on a Sunday and it was one of the few places open in the Stables. They have some decent lunch options, including grilled chicken..."

Frank

"Big little grill is inside the Elliott Stables. From the name it's obvious it's a grill place. But I went for squid and salad. I love squid in any..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Big Little Grill hits the spot! If you're craving a grill-type dish, this place truly delivers. The calamari dish I ordered here was beautiful. I..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"If I'm ever unsure what to get at Elliot Stables, this place is my go-to! The chicken tenderloins are an absolute favourite; even though it looks..."

Helena Chen

"What can I say? The staff was really friendly, I called in 2 hours before to make a reservation for three people. When we got there we were quickly..."

Razelle Icaro

"In the weekend I came here for lunch with friends. The restaurant is located in a courtyard-like area where seating is in the middle and the stores..."

Rachel

"Absolutely love this place! Big Little Grill is definitely a place to try, with friendly staff, fast service, good food, as well as good..."

Jemimah

"My second time at Elliot stables and again impressed. The setting is fantastic and lots of help to find a table. Ordered the sirloin and squid and..."

Lawrie

"Came for lunch and had the chicken tenderloins in bacon. The portion size was disappointing, to me it felt a bit over priced even though it was..."

Shelly

"Had my lamb cutlet, friend had her lamb fillet and other friend had her skewers on rice. It was delicious. Pricey but understandable for that venue..."

Chrisca Tipace

"Place was nice but I feel that the food is overpriced. Was $66 for 2 smallish mains and 2 drinks. I think that the taste is ok. It's not the best..."

Dallace Wulf

"I always love the atmosphere at Elliot's! This time I tried The Big Little Grill and it was rather lovely! Staff at the till are friendly, helpful..."

Eva Zhu

"Have heard great things about this place and tried its most known dish, chicken tenders in bacon. Absolutely loved it! The freshness of the salads,..."

Annie Ren

"This was my second time visiting and I ordered the same dish as last time which was Chicken tenderloins. It didn't disappoint me as it still tasted..."

Ameri Lim

"We bring most of our Wellingtonian work colleagues here and it never failed to impress them. The food and service is great and never too long to..."

Sungsam7

"Really good, had a chicken dish that cameWith a little salad and a side of chips, basic but was delicious. My partner got the ribs which he was..."

Lucy Doran

"Delicious food, good portions and fast service. I had the chicken fillets which were perfectly cooked and the chips were divine. I even ate the..."

Haden

"Had dinner with mum and I just love the food. Well presented and worth the money.I highly recommend this place to..."

Yusoff Kamal

"My friend and I went here for lunch the other day and were pleasantly surprised. We went quite early so there wasn't a lot of people. My friend got..."

Mandy

"So fast and a good selection of specials to choose from.The sauce on the open chicken sandwich was a bit funky but that's not to say it was bad,..."

Jesse James .

"Awesome tasting sirloin steak, cooked to my liking and the salad was probably the best lettuce salad I've had. The service was good and the price was..."

Brett Allen

"A Seriously good steak !”We visited this place a week back. it's true! the steak was Amazing !! Seriously. The done-ness is correct, the..."

Max

"Big little grill has some really neat dishes on their menu. When I went they had a special which was chicken tenders wrapped in bacon if my memory..."

Dog Eats World

"A-mazing steak! I've had steaks that cost twice as much and did not taste as good/weren't cooked to perfection. I mean so good you don't need any..."

Scud 01

"We had lunch here today. The store opens earlier than others in the food court. The lunch meals are very tasty, and affordable with a good portion...."

Ann Ngo

"Ordered lamb cutlet. Very delicious. Elliot Stable is a very nice environment. I wish it had a better..."

E K

"Basically like a mini food court. A number of tables in a completely covered area surrounded by numerous little restaurants all sharing the seating..."

Ben W

"I wandered in with a friend on a Friday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant was filling up quickly but we..."

Gaby Fitdance

"Been there once, the Chicken fillet was very good, but the sirloin steak had too much barbecue sauce which take away the favor of the beef. But for..."

Xianlin Su

"A nice, warm and fun environment to have dinner with family and friends. It feels like you're in a small town diner surrounded by some of the best..."

Kane Hodges

"Not bad. Tucked in the conner but very good value for money. Again for..."

Seth M L

"Chicken tender loin is really nice.wrap with bacon amazing.healthy salad bottom. I went to lunch time.all meat the price are reasonable . The staff..."

Erina Oshima

"I loved the Chicken Sándwich! Big portion and very tasty. I also liked the kumara chips with the wazabi..."

Maria Viola

"Great food, warm environment, friendly stuff and good vibes! Definitely coming back!..."

Ilya Krzhenitskiy

"The sirloin steak last might was great and Kumara fries the most delicious ones I've ever..."

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"10/10 would recommend. Awesome place, fantasic service and delicious, very affordable..."

Tina M

"Beautiful flavours here..."

PotatoBlaze

"Amazing food and great friendly service! Definitely recommend!..."

Iva

"Great food, better service. We go regularly and always..."

Jonathan Byrne

"The Best steak with salad and fries in town. Great..."

Nahuel Pupin

"I love chicken sándwich, the burguer Sauce very good flavour and good customer service. I will come..."

Ayelen Mansilla

"Great experience. Cheff and FOH staff were super..."

Eric Kendoka (Erickendoka)

Bedford Soda & Liquor

79/100 (1314 ratings)

"Beef meatball sandwich smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, uhm YES PLEASE! Can't go wrong with this combo TBH, and had a yummy beetroot salad to..."

Shannon Boyce

"Cool venue with friendly staff! Not much variety on the food menu but great flavours 👏🤩 simply..."

Cristina Luces M

"We went there for friend’s birthday party. Menu doesn’t have much food options but the drinking menu was quite big. Fancy creations and shared..."

Nikki B

"That drink was exceptional! Also ordered the fried chicken onion rings and chips. Loved the fried chicken but I think the portion size had changed..."

#fatlyfe

"Perfect for when you feel like some classic meatballs! I love having mine on top of polenta with the tomato sauce and the basil pesto - perfect..."

Stacey

"Damn came here for dinner the other night and was very impressed. I love the vibes and love how you choose what you want to order by ticking boxes..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"This place is very underrated for its food! I guess it depends on how you order your meals as you build them yourself! I had the Lamb Meatballs w/..."

Bella Williams

"Service was amazing, really made us feel at home, turned our bad day right around! Food was excellent and cocktails..."

Daniel Campbell

"First time having their food and and it was great! Everything is reasonably priced and you definitely won’t be leaving hungry. Tater tots with..."

SpoonMe

"Ordered meat balls and desserts. Was really a great experience. I would recommend Bedford for great food tastes in very affordable prices. The..."

Aravind S

"This place never fails; such tasty food I could eat it over and over again. However the fries portion could be a bit bigger in my opinion. Other than..."

Andreea Simion

"Really enjoyed the pasta and desert! Recommend for a fun dining experience. You can pick and choose how your meal will be with options ranging from..."

Chrissy Misa

"Great friendly place. The parking is nearby so convenient to get to. I have been with my friends a few time. Really love to visit in the evenings...."

Rebecca Dunham

"Came to Bedford Soda & Liquor for lunch. Not too busy and was able to get a table easily for a Saturday afternoon.Wait staff are really..."

Kieran

"The service here was amazing! Popped by last night for dinner and drinks. We ordered the copper kettle, which was super refreshing and has the whole..."

Jenny Da

"Had the pleasure to visit Bedford Soda & liquor. We indulge in beef Bedford balls with spicy tomato sauce with also polenta and side of rocket..."

Joseph Singh

"Food: I love the unique menu style here. Its a giant laminated menu, where you essentially build your own meal by using markers to pick out the..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Food and staff were great! There is nice outdoor bench seats which allowed us to really take advantage of the sun. Food didn't take long to come out..."

Nick

"The fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Piping hot, and drizzled in herby gravy. What more could you..."

KUIDAORE

"Good for drinks and desserts. I do like their food but I prefer elsewhere in Ponsonby. Deep fried Oreo dessert is a must! Also check out their..."

Rao

"I love the Vibe at Bedford Soda, provide in and outdoor seating with heating. Food is fun especially the meat ball subs which I ordered!! Will..."

Amber Wilson

"Great place! it's fun, inviting and great for a few drinks with the girls. I've been here a few times, love it every time I order the crispy fried..."

Kate Linklater

"This place was really nice, there famous bowl drinks was quite over priced for what it was but food and atmosphere was nice! Staff is very helpful..."

Reema Singh

"Great dinner out to celebrate my sis birthday. The food was delicious and the meatballs are perfectly cooked and moist. However the spaghetti..."

Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)

"We ordered the chef’s special chicken, corn, cheese meatballs w/ parmesan cheese and roast chicken gravy on top of spaghetti for one dish, and the..."

Vivian C

"Enjoyed the meal at Bedford! Had pork meatball on spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. Loved the spicy tomato sauce..."

Elle

"Their fried chicken is soooooooo goooood we don’t even share haha 😂🤤 All the cocktails are always tasty as! Food could come out a bit faster..."

Bonnie Hu

"Lovely lunch date on a Saturday! Always good service and food! Had the lamb meat balls and passionfruit soda and fried chicken. A must if you are in..."

Belinda

"Food quality 5/5 Quantity 5/5 service 4/5 (Try to charge us two main dishes for zomato gold buy one get one free. But supposed to charge the same..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Delicious meatballs. Dim to no lighting. No one at the door to greet you, there was only one floor staff so takes a while to get the menu and you are..."

Tony Ma

"Food/Drinks: Great bar food selection. We ordered the sliders, tater tots and fried chicken with hickory smoked tomato sauce. They all tasted good,..."

Aileen

"Great food but slightly over priced with the drinks and the size of drinks - look great in pics and so beautifully presented but definitely not worth..."

Nikita Kumar

"Yummy drink although not very boozy for a cocktail. Atmosphere, music, staff were friendly and super prompt. Very busy, popular seeming..."

Giorgia

"Friendly staff and good atmosphere. It's more bar place then eatery. They do have good choice sharing plates and good drinking list. I liked their..."

Katerina

"Came here for leaving drinks but had previously dined at their Takapuna branch. I prefer the Takapuna branch more as it feels more family friendly/..."

Rob

"Of course the first thing i ordered is the prettiest item on the menu... Hawaiian time! Yes that's the vibrant blue orb drink. Taste wise, it's a..."

Bronwyn Koh

"What a awesome place to have tried... friendly staff awesome atmosphere .. we popped in here for lunch bite..Ordered:Polynesian..."

Donna&Shane

"The shared drinks and cocktails here are so yum! The Polynesian Painkiller was so-so good-cool mini theatrics before-hand with the fire and all. ..."

Dani

"Love this place have been forgetting to review this place for a long time!! The drinks are yumm, foods tasty and great customer service! Highly..."

Zac

"WOW. The drinks here (especially the spherical “Hawaiian Time”) are dressed up and styled as if they’re ready to hit the World of Wearable Art...."

Brendan Chun

"The sodas and cocktails here are so yum! The meatballs are good too - especially the pork and the tuna arancini which was the chef special. Also they..."

Lizzie

"Been wanting to go to this place for the longest time and finally had a good reason to!Went on Saturday for lunch with my partner and even..."

Sherrie

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"The Hawaiian Time looks nice but it's more like a soda. I like the Canal Street Margarita more. The West Street Story is very strong and..."

Zhou Chenhao

"I usually come here to have a few drinks cause let's be real their drinks are insane.This time I came for a birthday and decided to try out..."

Neelam Chandra

"Great place to eat. The spicy tomato spaghetti and special sauce sliders were beyond good and super filling. As were the kettle cocktails. Definitely..."

Utkarsh Vora

"Went on a Wednesday afternoon, food was quick and tasty, drinks were amazing as usual and our server Sam was so friendly and on to it. Lovely..."

Claudia Willis

"Food and drinks were average. There wasn’t a variety of food to choose from and the drinks weren’t worth their prices. Meatballs were the best..."

Koyal Lal

"I’m always skeptical about milkshakes with booze (as tempting as it sounds - is still very capable of making you sick) but this one was def a win..."

Sakshi Chadha

"I've always wanted to come here for a feed but every time we come they're not serving food but this time it was the other way round and we just came..."

Jeffie

"Went to Bedford Soda & Liquor with one of mates to try out their desserts. It wasn't as expected , but descent enough. Enjoyed the atmosphere though..."

Alexandra Hansen

"titled: come for the liquor, stay for the meatballs.Nothing like a laminated menu with markers to hit you in the nostalgic feels right of the bat...."

N.S

"One of my absolute favourite spots! I have been here many times now and have never left disappointed. My favourite are the chicken meatballs over..."

Mun Clair

"The food here is average but this place makes the best drinks and cocktails. We ordered one of the teapot/kettle cocktails and it was sweet, tangy..."

Aimee.

"I've heard great things about Bedford Soda and my night I here didn't disappoint. I came here with a large group for dinner. Our night was amazing...."

Brenda Phu

"I always have a lovely time when I come here. My go to is definitely one of the teapot cocktails, they're always so impressive visually and also to..."

Crackerjacker

"Super friendly staff. Cocktails are amazing with tonnes of flavour. Food is great. The fried chicken is a must try! Reasonably priced (even on a..."

SJ

"Cool little bar that's not overly try hard. Good cocktail list, great service. Food ok, but a little disappointing in that the meatballs lacked..."

Anthony MacLean

"Love it! Been here plenty of times and always satisfied. The food is great, I always get beef meatballs with mash and parmesan cheese sauce. Only..."

Farah Mohammed

"We got the sliders and two cocktails. Firstly their famous Hawaiian Time and their daisy cocktail (I think that's what it's called). The..."

Dxlche

"Favourite place to go for drinks. best cocktails and the food is pretty good. staff are all so friendly and welcoming. prices aren't to bad..."

Emily

"An interesting place to visit. Quite simplistic food, serving meatballs in a few variations, but it's quite good quality. The drinks list is..."

Justin Boswell

"Cannot yet rate the food, but 4/5 for the cocktails! Service is excellent also and the great atmosphere you would expect from a bar in Ponsonby..."

Kelsie Smith

"Love the staff. Been there a few times and love all their drinks. Love their desserts. Favourite drink would definitely be the steaming copper kettle..."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"Didn't get the chance to have dinner here but had dessert and drinks here for an early birthday celebration. Ordered the chocolate cheesecake, tastes..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"I come here for their delicious cocktails extremely well presented. The bar/restaurant specialises in meat balls... don't judge the look of it as..."

Annie Wilson

"Gorgeous bar and great for after work drinks on a Friday! Their cocktails are exceptional and so so beautiful. The food was delicious have had both..."

Thea Betts

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch dinner or a fancy cocktail. Food is great drinks are awesome! Highly recommend for any Occassion. Love..."

Hope

"Stumbled here with some friends on a Friday night. The place was one of the first restaurants to start filling up at around 6.30pm. The menu comes..."

Bobby Anderson

"Meat balls were nice. We had the pain killer cocktail and it was massive! Expensive but the proportion of it justified the price I guess, wasn't a..."

Nina Dawn Waring

"Quite a new experience of combining your own meatball dish. Yes, I am more into food than drink. However, Bedford could offer you both, with high..."

Angel Deng Yun

"A favourite spot of mine! Choose from a range of innovative individual cocktails or, larger sharing sized drinks. My personal favourite is the..."

Kezia Lynch

"Had outstanding food, service, company and by far the best cocktail to date ( made by Sam ) @ Bedford last night 👌🏽 fantastic vibe, will 100%..."

Charlotte Brown

"Went for a drink last night to celebrate my birthday. This was my second time here. Wanted to have the Hawaiian time but apparently shortage of..."

Amy Peng

"It's really really nice! Nice food and nice service. Nice staff as well: ) the meal can be healthy or strong depends on your selection. The different..."

MiRi Lee

"Great place. Seemingly small portions that actually fill you up. Food coma @.@ so order wisely. I couldn't even finish my tater tots TT^TT it's not..."

Tan.ned

"Nice food and service. Nice staff. Had a good experience here. 食物蛮好吃的环境不错服务很好肉球选择多，配菜也制作精心..."

MiRi

"Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful meatballs. I love the menu and how simple it is yet you basically create your own dish. They give you a pen to tick..."

M & M

"Part of posonby central. A small alleyway swaddled by eateries and wall to wall tables outside. For a Friday evening it was quite easy to get a..."

Mary Underwood

"Great place and a wide range of drinks! Alcohol haven and drinks galore. Must try....their impressive Polynesian Killer. First time to see this..."

LilMSunshine

"Love Bedford. It's so great on a sunny afternoon. The staff are all so lovely and passionate about what they do, especially Lori. Highly recommend..."

Erin Berryman

"Been wanting to try this place for forever, was so excited to visit it yesterday finally. Ponsonby is by far the best place to chill for me, love the..."

Disha

"First time visiting here and was super excited to see the menu is so customisable, such a good idea. I ordered the vegetarian balls on mash..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"Lives up to the hype! Great atmosphere. We didn't have any food but the drinks are really nice and unique. There's a huge range of both alcoholic and..."

Kathy Xu

"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I think Bedford Soda and Liquor is a great option if you're just not sure on where to go. Being able to make your own meal is quite an experience...."

Stephanie Balsom

"Came here last night with my best friend for cocktails. We came late (10pm) on a Tuesday so were a bit worried we wouldn't get served. Was so nice..."

Mia

"Beautifully presented cocktail! Well my friends one anywayFriendly service, nice to sit outside when sunny in the heart of..."

Thegreeats

"New favourite drink – Vodka daisy! One of the best drinks I’ve had, if not the best. Refreshing and sweet flavours, presented beautifully with..."

HJ

"Love this place! One of my go to places to go for a evening out with my girlfriends. The drinks are fun, colourful and yummy. I'm not that much of a..."

Jessica

"This place is super fun and the famous cocktails totally live up to the hype! I love the food menu that you draw on, it makes ordering super easy!..."

Victoria

"We went as a large group during a week night, and it was still very busy! I got the polenta, vege balls, tomato and cheese sauce with a salad. We..."

Wanderlust

"Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! All the unique drinks and dishes to choose from got my heart racing, I came here with a friend for the first time..."

Jazmin Lee

"Love the ambiance and convenient location. This place ALWAYS surprises me.. it has all the perks, good food and super reasonable prices for what they..."

LoveEatLive

"came here one saturday for a gathering, and very nice place and popular for such and drinks and boring old me just had a cuppa tea (im non alcohol..."

Diner8Here

"Went here with a group of friends, we were all quite excited by the unique menu that we ordered way too much food (then tucked right in before taking..."

TazzyEatsOut

"Since it was my last night in Auckland, sis and I went out for a drink. She has been here before and she did like it. This place was very busy..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"The food was yum, the service was good too. The one thing i cant get past is that the music was pumping far to loud for any of us to hear eachother..."

Chris Sixt

"Absolutely a stunner in ponsonby. The cocktails here are always made to exceed my expectations and the Poutine (chips topped with gravy, bacon and..."

Julia Zou

"This place has the Best Cocktail with amazing presentation.I've tried a few of them. They are so addictive.We also tried the bar..."

R

"First time here and i enjoyed it. The place has a lovely little set up. The head chef is a uncle of mine and was very lovely aswell as the other..."

Chell Taylor

"Been wanting to try this place out for a while ! We ordered a salted caramel milkshake and a peanut butter chocolate milkshake.. And they were..."

Ākanksha Rajpal

"Yummy food and DELISH cocktails with a funky atmosphere to the bar!! Staff are very friendly and very attentive. would recommend for casual dinner..."

Lilly Christine

"Love this place for a cocktail or two before or after dinner. They are a bit pricey but always good!! Beautiful presentation and lots of different..."

Kat

"Went for a meal last week and couldn't be happier with the service. Our waiter, Sam, was knowledgeable and friendly and guided us through ordering..."

Alisa Samountry

"So I somehow made it on Zomato’s invitation list for the aptly named (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) Mixology and Meatballs event at Bedford Soda &..."

Danny

"Moved into the neighbourhood and I love this place! Don't get their cock and balls marketing thing but the drinks are yummy and really really pretty..."

Karen Chow

"Went here with an old friend for a catch up. The place had a really nice vibe and an impressive list of cocktails. The meatballs were great as was..."

Vivek Katial

"Zomato organized a bloggers’ meet at Bedford Soda & Liquor to give a sneak peek at the new (and yet unnamed) range of cocktails to be released in a..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Great afternoon at Bedford & Soda with the #zomatomeetupAwesome service from the whole team, particularly hearing about the philosophy of the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here with the wonderful guys at Zomato for a taste of their new and old cocktails and their wonderful sharing plates too. We spent some time..."

Josh Law

"Whoever thought of opening a meatball bar is a genius.The food here is comforting. Good size portions, lots of taste - pretty..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Visited for lunch after wanting to try something new.I opted for the meatballs with polenta and a cheese sauce, as well as tater tots and..."

Jemimah

"Tad disappointed that the Hawaiian drink that I wanted to get wasn't available but this wasn't that bad at all, I think that the price I too much for..."

Marggie Pascua

"I've been here twice now and each time has been amazing. Awesome sodas! Beautifully made. Highly recommend for and awesome lunch. Decent prices too!..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Loved this place!! Such a chill environment, great food and amaaaaazing drinks - literally sooo good!! We tried the chicken and I think it was beef..."

Manpreet Kaur

"Would give this little joint a 5 for cocktails alone, the food wasn't mind blowing but they're not a restaurant so I'll let it slide.I went..."

Rhegan Smith

"Love their presentations for their drinks, it's one of the main reasons to why I go there! And also they have such friendly and helpful staff! I like..."

Sheena Kumari

"Love coming to this place! The meatballs are amazing! All of them! The sauces are amazing! The bases are amazing! They have perfect..."

Winnie Luo

"Pork meatballs are delicious! Tried it with their spaghetti and it's so good. Top it up with their cocktail, the night just got really..."

Vanessa

"I visited this place last week for the first time & I had an enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly & welcoming! The cocktail menu was..."

Serena-Meriana Brunt

"After waited for a long time, we got two cup of fantastic cocktails and one potatoes fried. Very satisfied with these two drinking, but the taste of..."

Michelle Hwang

"Wandered into this place having passed it several times while going into Central Ponsonby and decided to give it a go with pleasant surprise..."

Ivan Koay

"I've often passed up eating here because the thought of only having meatballs to choose kind of put me off. Well now I'm sad I didn't give it a go..."

Laura Hunt

"This place is authentic and unique. You tick boxes on the menus with markers to order, the cocktails are incredible and some even come in eight balls..."

Eden Wood

"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was a really good environment! Not too rowdy and not too awkwardly quiet. The drinks were innovative..."

Aniva Huang

"Came here for drinks last night! Delicious cocktails and nice atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but didn't effect the evening. Can't wait to come..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Came here a few weekends ago and got cocktails with the missus and boy were we impressed! The drinks are amazing and the bar staff are very friendly...."

Math Tummë

"I visited the Bedford for a drink with some friends last weekend and we enjoyed our experience. The music selection was awesome and the atmosphere..."

Javier Yebenes

"Came here on Saturday with friends for some end of uni exams celebrations. I had the vodka daisy first which was delicious, very "refreshing" for a..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"A++++++++Love this place! Awesome cocktails, sexy staff, and great food.Concept of designing your own meal is interactive and..."

Christiana Malone

"Awesome vibe, cool music and great service. The cocktails were banging, and will be even better when the sun comes out. The meatballs complemented..."

Arthur Gillies

"Was here on a Friday night with a few colleagues who wanted to grab a drink and quick bite. The place was buzzing and had a great vibe which enticed..."

Bulking Steerco

"Had a late lunch here and it was a fantastic and a wonderful experience here... Love the food, the meatballs are yum and the options are really nice...."

Kiran Kanchan

"I personally really enjoy this place! I guess its a bit of a hit and miss sometimes, as you have to choose your own sauces, meatballs etc and some..."

Charlene Weaver

"We sat down and was recommended by one of the bartenders the red lady and hawaiian time which proved to not only look pretty but tasted pretty..."

Jenny Cao

"Located in Ponsonby Central, Bedford Soda & Liquor offer in my opinion Auckland's best cocktails. I have been here several times and have never been..."

Jam Taylor

"Best ever pacificMana nd Mango colada, the service was amasing , i soooo loved that mango colada that i have to order it twice lol,,#Good..."

ScorpioAR

"Special balls, with special sauce anyone? Know it sounds suspiciously risqué. But I assure you it is an honest play on words.Bedford Soda..."

Crumpet King

"The perfect little place for a light lunch and alcoholic beverages. The marking of the menu is a cute and creative idea as you can customise the..."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"I've been dying to go to Bedford Soda for ages now. We just had a couple of cocktails there, and didn't get a chance to taste the food, but we'll be..."

Britney Beeby

"This place has the best drinks in Auckland central, hands down! While the cost is up there compared to your usual 'bar' I am very happy and willing..."

Monique Porteous

"I love coming here for drinks!! They have one of the best cocktail menus! I really love their Punch Pitcher 'Polynesia Painkiller' you can..."

Seamus M.

"Had the pleasure of trying some brand new cocktails put together by NZ’s number 1 cocktail mixologist, Phil Spector (2015 winner who represented NZ..."

Frank

Helena Chen

"Just a beautiful place with great service and amazing cocktails. Definitely the tastiest cocktails in Auckland too! In particular they do a mango..."

Blaine Stevenson

"We enjoyed a really nice dessert here on a cold and wet Monday night. Warm, cosy atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff. We shared the donuts..."

James Watson

"A cool little bar part of the Ponsonby Central stable. The food menu is not outstanding but why would you eat here when you are surrounded by great..."

Shane Philiips

"Set in the funky Ponsonby Central precinct, Bedford is the perfect is the perfect place to be seen but also to people watch! I went with some friends..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Cute ideas and great location. Bedford Soda & Liquor has a promising unique menu with their meatballs mix and match as well as a wide variety of..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"TOP 10 PICK - THE BEST COCKTAILS IN NZ hands down - BedFord Soda & Co house NZs best award winning cocktail artist. The cocktails are unbelievable!..."

House Of Eats

"Salted caramel and malteser milkshake.Beef meatballs with cheese sauce and mash. Order that and watch your life change for the better it's..."

Shasey

"I like the way Bedford sets up its menu - choose a protein, a sauce, a base and add sides - very flexible to everyone's taste!I had the special..."

Anna Hinehou

"Yummy dinner here sides of fries, chicken wings, onion rings, with special lamb meatballs and garlic aioli, glass of Shiraz and dessert of the smores..."

Girlygirl

"Went here for lunch. The waiter was lovely and explained the whole menu to us and gave us recommendations. My friend and I both got the salad with 3..."

Madeline Boyd

"Cute idea- love ponsonby Central but sadly this was a place in not likely to come back- very over priced for meat balls that are just average tasting..."

Chloe-Mae

"I have visited Bedford Soda and Liquor as a drinking destination but never had a chance to try their meatballs, absolutely fantastic! I got the..."

Lana Rose Webster

"Nestled within Ponsonby Central - This is really one of those places that give Ponsonby its foodie vibe! Having visited Ponsonby Central several..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Came on a much needed date with my hubby on Easter Sunday. We had Great service, Best meatballs and cocktails ever! Will defiantly be back for more..."

Zhora Watson

"For the amount of times I eat at Ponsonby Central (which is very regularly) I rarely visit this place. After seeing a few new pictures of their..."

Annette Wong

"The 4.0 is for the menu and fabulous drinks however the staff could do with an attitude adjustment. They didn't write orders down which means they..."

Kezia Lobo

"The concept here is super cool! I like restaurants with flair! In regards to the all famous meatballs, I love the variety and leeway for customising..."

Tami T

"Imagine this. A homely feel, with trend, emotion, smiles and great beer. Mixed with amazing food matched to an amazing wine. This is completely what..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Best spot in Ponsonby for a good night or even afternoon out with friends to have drinks and nibbles....so many choices of drinks that taste as good..."

Fila Bruland

"As always, Bedford is a great spot in Ponsonby for excellent drinks. They do really great milkshakes laced with alcohol, but I'm also particularly..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Once again, I have joined the bandwagon many months too late and only recently tried this place out. The menus are on a laminated sheet with markers..."

Heartshrooms

"Amaze balls! My husband and i came in for dinner last night and had such an amazing night, couldn't fault anything. We were so well looked..."

Jessica Mckenzie

"I first visited Bedford sodas on spring market day, it was horribly busy and I could see that the staff was under pressure but when my slider didn't..."

Clarke Bovaird

"After having heard great things, I was excited to try Bedford. We started with a pitcher of alcoholic ice tea, which was flavorsome but pretty sure..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Such a cool happening place! Pretty busy but good food and drinks! We had the sliders and meatballs. Recommend chicken and pesto slider and beef and..."

Tessa Hall

"I have named Bedford Soda & Liquor a Quick Bite as it follows a similar idea as Burger Burger (Casual, quick eating). Also found in Ponsonby Central,..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I went here with a friend of mine after talking about it for ages. She is from Canada and I have lived in the States for years so we were dying to..."

Linny

"I went here on saturday for lunch,Don't know why Bedford has such bad reviews? I found the staff super friendly, was served by a man with a..."

Roanne Cochrane

"Love your style. Food is really good, different which is always a plus in Ponsonby. Service was also very good, very professional yet friendly. We..."

Leslie

"beford soda and liquorThe meatballs on the other hand where amazing really cool concept with the menu you get a marker pen and a..."

Dave

"Great, we had lunch here yesterday for the first time, and loved the concept, awesome staff and very cool decor, Kids loved the meatball subs, and I..."

Lydia Kerrigan

"Our family of four (2 oldies and 2 kids) called in here for lunch mid-week. The food and drinks were fantastic and we loved the..."

Charles C

"Stopped in twice with 3 kids and had a great experience. We all loved the meat balls & the cocktails were amazing. Had a steaming copper kettle..."

Karl Dixon

"Great place to call in for a nice meal (quick service and tasty food) and then catch up with friends for a drink in the bar. Relaxed atmosphere and a..."

Tony Pilkington

"Love the new spot there in Ponsonby Central, last Friday Night the team at Bedford Soda & Liquor ran a smooth operation delivering us a full set..."

Kristian T

"They had me with the Soda water on tap. I have been here a few times it’s a great place to meet, mid afternoon. The meatballs and Fries are perfect..."

Nick Hutchinson

"We wandered down to try the Bedford early evening last Saturday night, without a booking, and snaffled the last available table. The place was..."

Wolfie W

"Loved the atmosphere the decor and the friendly staff who offered great service. A relaxing venue in a great position in Ponsonby. A wonderful array..."

Miria Black

"Taking inspiration from New York Cities finest precincts comes Ponsonby's Bedford Soda and Liquor.Well renowned some of the best cocktails in..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Bedford is a great concept - Meatballs and liquor, can you really go wrong?Bedford is a very now and happening bar/restaurant located in..."

Auckland Food Tours

"I finally got around to going to Belford Soda & Liquor on Saturday for lunch, the sun was shining and it was the perfect weather for meatballs and..."

Rebecca Smith

"I was super excited to try Bedford Soda as I had heard such great things about it, so I caught up with two friends there this week. The ambiance was..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We went to Bedford the other night, I had the gold fashioned, it was really tasty and dressed with a bit of theatre with a cover and some smoke, the..."

Frequency

"Stumbled across Bedford last night. Has been open about 4.5 weeks. At first we sat outside ands the waitress was ok explaining the menu but not the..."

Vaughan Borcovsky

Seabreeze

Poached Eggs on Pide with Westmere Butchery Black Pudding Yumm

Smashed Beef & Cheese Burger

"Decent cafe with good variety of breakfast options, a dog friendly cafe with plenty of seating! The bharta eggs are delicious, as well as the..."

Lulu Smith

"A magical brunch cafe, definitely go here. Wicked food and service. Not a standard menu, there's always a third option. Cool atmosphere and a hot..."

Nayesha Mulholland

"Really trendy place with mostly outdoor seating. Great almond iced coffee and chai spice cake although I had to ask for it to be heated up...."

Lizzie

"Good coffee and delicious savoury brioche. Nice to sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by. Very close to fantastic walk around the..."

Camilla Dadson

"Delicious spot, a favourite of the locals - always good food and lovely staff (never impolite and ever so happy to make your experience better):..."

JM

"For many the name ‘Seabreeze’ evokes the best of summer; ocean views and warm summer sun mediated by a cooling breeze. With views overlooking the..."

Husk Creative

"We took our old friend who lives in the retirement village nearby .The owner , Brody , explained to us the interesting choices on the menu..."

Meng Tan

"The food was okay but the service was pretty underwhelming experience. It felt like everyone was 'too cool' and didn't bother with welcoming us or..."

Guvna

"Went here several times while back and am really shocked to see they're not a 5/5. Was super impressed - this place is probably one of my favourite..."

Ben Tutty

"Ordered the Bharta eggs - poached eggs, spiced aubergine puree, whipped yoghurt, chilli butter, and sourdough. And it was superb! A really..."

KT

"Ordered the Bone Marrow Burger and it was delicious! Would love to go try other items on the menu. Staff are friendly. Nice little cafe around the..."

Nik Kho

"What a great cafe - had lunch with four colleagues. We tried the bone marrow burger, pork belly, the wine , smoothies and coffee. The food was..."

Austin

"Super friendly and relaxed service, really tasty unique dishes, lots of seating, dog friendly. Feels like a real local chill vibes :) def recommend,..."

Emma Kostanich

"Perfect place to get your morning coffee and something to eat. We loved the filter coffees, sour dough toast and yummy breakfast burito. Dog..."

Ray C

"Love this place. Whenever in Auckland we make an effort to come to this suburban Cafe. Great food, fast service and fresh Seabreeze. That's life...."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Stopped here for breakfast and left ecstatic, the service is wonderful all the staff is so lovely and helpful. I had a flat white coffee, my sister..."

Stephanie Hansen

"Very lovely spot, we just got coffee and they had almond milk so I was happy. It gets the morning sun on outside tables. Has a cabinet full of food..."

alejandra Rosela

"Good small cafe, fairly priced with good food. Coffee is excellent, just can be a little cold inside during the peak of winter. Overall pretty worth..."

Mike G

"Delightful cafe for brunch and shoot the breeze 😝 The staff are great and friendly! specifically the dishes are well presented and comes quite..."

Leslie Lai

"Great place go with a friends Lovely kind friendly staff..."

Heather Fairley

"The coffee was good and the green juice is just lovely, but the coconut hotcakes were insanely..."

Rachel Cooper

"Lovely little corner Cafe. Staff are efficient and polite, food is amazing, and the interior is tastefully..."

Tomas Wade

"Best cafe around. Superb cabinet food and the menu selection is really interesting and delicious not just your bulk standard fare. Best scones ever..."

Ivanna Thomson

"Best coffee in Auckland thus far. Lovely local in Westmere. This little corner of Auckland is blessed with many little ‘providors’ of high..."

shaye chirotarrab

"hi 😁 my flat white 2day was the nicest coffee ive had in a long time, thank uuuu, Beth..."

Beth H

"Been here thrice and pleased each time with the level of service, good coffee and nice, fresh, imaginative..."

Florence Noble

"Love the cabinet food and coffee. Needs more..."

Richard

"Best breakfast I’ve had, potato’s, bacon, mushrooms, tomato’s, sourdough bread poached eggs highly recommended if in..."

Hurricane

"If I lived in Westmere the Seabreeze would be my local. Coffee was good and the vibe was just right for a Saturday morning. Warm, welcoming and great..."

Adrian Evans

"Tried items from their cabinet: Rueben sandwich and side salad fresh and tasty. My mid-week lunch was casual, unhurried and we could chat. On..."

Erixtuff

Kitchenette

Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos

"My partner and I love this place! Apart from the fact that they do 1+1 food is amazing, we love this..."

Rita Hababa

"Nice food at a reasonable price. Friendly service..."

Leah Anstis

"Came here on a sunday and it was busy, The lady informed us theres a 30 mins wait for food which i appreciate the communication. I got the bacon and..."

Joanne Chiang

"Lazy Sunday breakfast. Good friendly service. Food was decent sized servings and good prices made better with Zomato gold. Great way to start a lazy..."

Mr. T

"Nice little cafe in Highland Park. Friendly and nice environment. Food is good too, a standard cafe style. Hot choc average tho, apart than that good..."

Foodhunta

"Had the chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich and beef and bacon burger. Hot chocolate taste average. The beef pattie was very juicy and yummy...."

Jubi

"We come here often and are never disappointed. The food is always so tasty here! Meals are cheap compared to usual Howick prices. The meals always..."

Chelsea

"10/10 - my second weekend visit to this handy little cafe in highland park. The service is amazing, the friendliness is outstanding & The food is..."

Ash Morris

"We tried this cafe for the first time even though we pass this place often to get to Countdown Highland Park. 3 adults and 4 kids really enjoyed ..."

Nalin Ariyawansa

"Awesome!!!I didn’t expect at all, but it was soooo niceThe carrot cake was good, not that sweet but sweet enoughBut main thing is..."

Nara J

"It is located in the Highland Park Shopping Area on the football fields side. The menu changed from when I was looking at it last so unsure if they..."

Benedict Uy

"Had brunch here and really enjoyed it. Clean, great service, buzzing, great range of choices. etc etc etc etc am I at 140 characters yet?! no/ ok..."

John Dickson

"Choose Kitchenette!!!.Best place to pop in for a quick bite/coffe or if you feel like relaxing in a fresh and cosy atmosphere. The quality service is..."

FNLZ H

"Prices have increased, they are much more than what you'd probably want to pay for what you get.The seating is nice and the atmosphere is good,..."

J M

"I have been to this cafe a number of times for both breakfast and lunch and have had excellent service as well as been treated well, it is an awesome..."

Winnie

"Walked in this arvo (24/8) couldnt decide on the cabinet food or the blackboard everything just looked awesome - went with one of the specials..."

Kylie McIntyre

"Love this place! tried it out for the first time with a friend of mine last week, we went just for a coffee, ended up with and entire gourmet lunch!..."

June Katz

"Came here for Dinner and chose this place on a whim! We thought it was kitchen n things type place not a place to dine! It was good to see a menu..."

Halfpie Job

"My husband has steadily and delightedly worked his way through their extensive and unrelentingly delicious menu over the last few months. We..."

Ruth

"Took my Mum here for Mother's Day lunch on Sunday. Although this place didn't seem to be that busy, our meals were a little slow to come out. But..."

Claire

"I find an excuse to go to Kitchenette for my morning fix of a triple shot coffee and savoury muffin. So good and so fresh every time.Just..."

Christine Petty

"This is my local coffee and cafe place...great little place, the ynow have a new deck so its got more space. As well as doing great burgers they have..."

Colin Walker

"Well, I can only add to all the great reviews of the Kitchenette so far.My wife and I drop in frequently for the excellent coffee,..."

AB Clark

"his has got to be as genuine a kiwi gourmet burger place as it gets. Wide range, catering also to people that need gluten-free buns...."

Louise

"These are the most amazing burgers I have ever had, I've come back time and time again just to try all the different types! Which is really saying..."

Tammy

"Delicious! Burgers are eat-in or takeaway, bout the same price as the other gourmet burger chains but yummier, though similar simple decor to those..."

Gemma Horsley

"from a chef this is as good as burgers get , full of flavor , juicy tasty meat , international variety all served with a bloody great smile..."

Kirk Lafferty

"Have purchased takeaway burgers here on multiple occasions. I have to say that the burgers really are top notch and probably the best I..."

TheFatCat

"Hands down the best gourmet burger I have ever eaten and the tastiest burger menu options I have seen yet (will take some time to work my way through..."

Shelley

"Incredible burgers - fresh ingredients, beautiful flavours and great value for money. Have tried a lot of burger places and this is a favourite...."

Polly

"This is one of the best local Cafe in Highlandpark, perfect coffee to satisfy my taste bud，food are well prepared with high quality ingredients,..."

Bella Kang

"Excellent little café. Great coffee and food. Perfect for..."

Nico Zandberg

"Excellent food, great coffee and amazing service. The garlic mushrooms are some of the best I have ever tasted. A small local Cafe providing service..."

Michael Wilson

"Stopped in on Mother's Day. Place wasn't busy which is a plus in my opinion. Service was good. Ordered a BLT and the bacon was crispy and the tomato..."

Kevin Windsor

"Lovely cafe & friendly..."

Glen Alexander Hill-Willis

"Very good restaurant and cafee, variety of food and drink,there is a big carpark next to the..."

zaid mustafa khlil

"Grabbed a salmon quiche for lunch on my way to work. Quiche was pretty filling for its size, which is good. Place looked tidy and clean, and a lot of..."

Alice P

"Excellent food, coffee, and the staff are very kind and helpful, plus their catering is awesome too, my favourite local, thank..."

Jonathan Aitken

"Great food and coffee early in the..."

Connor Gear

"Great place! Been there a few times now and thoroughly enjoyed it. The best service around hands down, really friendly and just really good..."

Edward Robertson

"Always great food and coffee. Fantastic service! Great local cafe..."

Triple A

"Good looking food. Been a while since last visit. Great Chai Latte. Friendly..."

Richard Scott

"I enjoy this local cafe, the staff make up fresh salads for you and great brunch options, food is fresh. Friendly..."

Anne M

"Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with good coffee and a good selection of food in the cabinet. Courteous and fast..."

FitForce

"The pies here are great! One of the best my families ever had at a..."

Grace Qiu

Grand Park Seafood Restaurant

79/100 (2467 ratings)

Deep Fried Taro Dumplings

Duck

Stir-Fried Green Beans

Golden Prawn Ball

Japanese Style Baked Oyster

Dim Sum

Deep Fried Prawn Roll

Sweet and sour chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was delicious. But quite..."

Street Food Fighter

"Mhm, one of the better yum cha in Auckland. Portions are quite good, and food tends to be quite fresh. Today was a little disappointing with some of..."

Brandon Huang

"Authentic taste of Cantonese style Dim Sum. Reasonable price and wide range selection of dim sum. Liked their noodle rolls and custard tards...."

Pig Cat

"Ideally the best place for family gathering/celebrations. Can fit for big groups so why would be bothered if you have a nuclear family or want to..."

Sarah Tran

"This place was extremely busy, once you arrive a ticket is given to indicate your place in the queue. We came for lunch and waited for 40 minutes..."

Jeannette Salim

"This pl had a wonderful selection to choose from - the food just kept coming & coming - the staff suggested so Moana things to try which can be..."

Sei

"Honestly the best Yamchar place in the whole AKL. Everything was so good. Price was a bit expensive compared to other Yamchar places. If it’s near..."

LilianMonaghan

"Best yumcha in Auckland so far. Decent selection and tasted very good. Price was more expensive than other yum cha place, but the quality was..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"BEST AKL DIMSUM. Loving that their chef are HK chefs, it really bring the authentic taste experience here.Loving every dishes from them, it’s..."

Arianaaa

"One of my favourite yum Cha and Cantonese joints.Beware - if you’re not used to the busy yum Cha experience, you need to be prepared to take a..."

Chan Can Eat

"Been here 3 times recently, including yum cha today and dinner a few evenings ago. easily the better yum cha place around akl. downside is price is a..."

Foodhunta

"I would say this is the BEST yum cha place in Auckland - it should’ve made it in that Urban List article last year 🤩Dim sum, being one..."

Lum Lum

"First time here on a Monday and we do not need to wait for a table. the food was not bad! I personally love their Siew mai so much and the yam..."

Annie Low

"I’ve been wanting to come here and finally i had sunday lunch in here. We were lucky that we came in early coz like after an hour the place was..."

Duchess_Arg

"Grandpark always quiet busy, but foods are better than other yumcha place in Auckland central. I like their mango and durian pancake which used fresh..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Go to place for yumcha, price is average similar to most places (may be a little steeper) but the quality of the foods is up there and their range of..."

The Scarfoodie

"Nice, authentic chinese yum char. The only downside is having to line up for 30mins-50 mins. I would def recommend this place to..."

Anons

"High end of the spectrum for yum cha when it comes to price and quality of the food. Can get super super busy so either book or be prepared to wait..."

Munchies

"Hands down best yum cha in Auckland!!Great selection with amazing quality ingredients, and some of the best desserts you wont find at other..."

John Fán

"环境呢是我去过的纽村茶餐厅里最好的，当然价格呢..."

Joyce Xu

"Really good yum cha place. The building is quite large and spacious (although the tables are quite crammed together). The decor is a bit nicer than..."

Emma

"Good food, classy, elegant... What more could you want? Highly recommended for birthdays and other celebrations.I especially like the 8..."

R Chan

"One of the best yum cha in Auckland. I feel like I was in China when we had our send-off celebration here. The staff are nice but the waiters are a..."

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Oceane

"It becomes the only place I go for yam cha in Auckland even it always got heaps of people waiting in the lobby. Please note they don't take any..."

Edwin Gu

"Always crave for the dim sum (yum cha) here. The dim sums are really mouth watering and salivating.In my personal view, the quality of the..."

Marcus Lau

"Egg tart was flakey and the custard inside was creamy. Custard bun was soft and inside was really sweet. Steamed cantonese cake was spongey and..."

Rosanne Choy

"We love this place for the sizzling lamb and crayfish.It’s not so spacious for a big sized restaurant, so you may have to find your way..."

Darren Big Belly

"This restaurant is expensive, yet is a popular and exquisite yum char cuisine. Depending on the time and day, finding a table can be an obstacle. But..."

Rachel

"We’ve been coming here for years and lunch was always hectic and busy on a weekend. Even if you have a booking you still have to get a number and..."

888bing888

"Booking! Booking! Booking! Go there early! There were so many people waiting outside around 11:30am when we finished the meal. Great atmosphere and..."

Miguo

"Came here for lunch after hearing so much hype about their yum cha.As the queue extended outside the resto, we waited for a good 30 minutes..."

Benz Chan

"Had been a while since we'd been here and came here for yum cha on this occasion as was my other half's bosses treat for all his staff for the..."

Bryan

"By far the best Yum Cha in Auckland!!!! Service is great. Most of them speak English and they are quick to bring food around. More on the pricier..."

Millyvanilly

"They are always busy, even on a weekday lunch. Went there twice and had to wait 20-30mins before we got a table. However, the food is worth the time..."

Alana

"Best place for Yum cha in Auckland. Never disappoints! I would recommend to all friends and family members. Friendly staff also. This is our gem and..."

Steve Sarp

"Friendly staff, good food. Nice range of food and drink options. A little on the pricier side, however you pay for what you get in that area. I would..."

Sid

"30 March 2018Here again with a group of 18 people.Best yum cha in Auckland and never fail to please our big groups. This local has..."

Mei

"Really like ! Tasty so good, no matter the sweet or salty dishes. So crowded, and we wait for almost 30 minutes, but I think it worthwhile...."

Ziwei Jia

"We went to this Restaurant to celebrate a 12 year anniversary of my Uncle and Aunt. The food is nice and served hot, their service is okay. Only..."

Just A Foodie

"There is a long waiting line for this restaurant. However the wait is worth it. I believe this is one of the best yum cha's in New Zealand. Huge..."

Aimee.

"Food is very delicious, recommended to people who like to try multiple dishes and sharing with friends. It is a very busy restaurant and usually..."

HelenMeng2000

"Grand Park is the best restaurant for yumcha hands down. Food is great and my aunty knows the staff there so we can walk right in without booking. ..."

Brandon Li

"Always busy as usual but was there at 1.30pm so the wait is not too long. Good dim sum with varieties and quick service as the foods comes around..."

Roger DD

"Lots to choose from, the dim sum prices are a bit pricier than usual but it's nice food. Make sure you go earlier before it opens otherwise you..."

Phillip Liu

"It took us a while to finally appreciate how amazing yumcha at Grand Park. Our first experience in here was not really memorable. I guess it was..."

Jessica Halim

"Went here for yum cha today around 12.30 with family, and was impressed! The venue itself is like a huge performance theatre with spotlights and a..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"One of the best siewmai in Auckland, not surprising since Grand Harbour is their sister restaurant. What's surprising is that service is..."

Charmaine

"It's pretty good place to meet with someone, it's busy at lunch and night time, but they manage it well. Don't have to wait longtime, and staff is..."

Jessie Lian

"One of my favorite places for Yum Cha. Actually it is better than many places I have ever tried in Beijing;) Fresh ingredients is the key issue, also..."

Angel Deng Yun

"A friend told me about this place and all I can say is that this is the BEST Chinese food in Auckland. Yum cha at its finest, you won't be able to..."

Sooperlyn

"I had yumcha for the first time in my life here, went here with 15 other friends! Since I'm vegetarian - I mainly had the sweet dishes but..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Only been here for dinner, not yum cha. Really enjoyed dinner here though as the service was good and food of high quality. Was a little pricey..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Heard a lot about this place and finally tried it out. It was raining cats and dogs and therefore thought that the yum cha wont be too crowded. Boy..."

Kishore Mitra

"It was packed with people so we had to wait, but boy-- it was so worth it! The selection of food is one of the most in all of the YumCha places..."

Oksana Zhang

"***What's good-The variety of food they have-The taste is goodWhat's bad-There is a bit of a wait for lunch especially..."

Nat Fak

"One of the best yumcha!Best to book as this place is always so busyMassive restaurant and selection of foods is greatSlightly pricier..."

Thegreeats

"Yum cha is the go here! It's always busy on the weekends so make sure you go early or be prepared to wait. The food is really good and the trolleys..."

Jayce Huynh

"Came here with my friends for yum cha. It's a very big place and was super busy. Once we finally got a table we starting picking our food. They had a..."

SHIKA 🍇

"It's really a good place to yum cha. We went there in the morning about 10 o'clock and we booked the table already but we still need to wait for..."

Miss_ZXC

"I've been here for both dinner and yum cha. Found yum cha to be a bit expensive and very busy – you'll have to be willing to share a table if you..."

Raymond Tiong

"First time I've tried this place, food was nice but nothing stood out, heaps of food trolleys going around which I liked so you don't have to wait..."

Cindy Valentino

"We had yum cha lunch s couple of Sundays ago. We had a booking for 12 pm, finally got seated at 1230, and you only get about 45 minutes to dine, but..."

Dave Koefoed

"Needless to mention this is the best yumchar i have had. The variety is just mind blowing. The prawn dumplings, chicken feet, soy Choy and the..."

I'm Hungry

"What a busy yum Cha place this is and I can see why. With its variety of food and central location this is definitely people's go-to place for yum..."

Marcella

"A very busy yumcha destination here in Auckland! For many years it's been one of the top rated yumcha restaurants and it still holds its high..."

Kelly

"My favourite place for Yum Cha in Auckland! My boyfriend thinks Jade Dragon is better but he is "guai lou" what does he know hahaha. Jokes. The food..."

Fiona Ong

"My favourite yum cha in Auckland. Althought the wait times can be ridiculous (especially on weekends) it is not their fault. The food is magnificent..."

Eddie Liu

"One of the best yum cha's in Auckland, food is of a consistent good quality and taste amazing. Coming to this place is a treat. Will be coming back..."

Ryan Wong

"Tried both of Yum Cha lunch and regular dinner there. High class dim sum dishes and tasty main dishes for reasonable price. Average cost of Yum Cha..."

Michelle Hwang

"Been here several times for yum cha and even though it's always busy (irritatingly so at times but always a good sign for the food), we i.e the..."

TimTam

"One of my favourite Chinese restaurant in Auckland. This place is always packed for lunch and there is a waiting time (even though you've already..."

Nathalie

"Came here for my cousin's bday lunch. It is one of the best yum cha I have been too. There was a lot of food to pick from and they all look..."

Seamus M.

"This place offers fast and delicious yum Cha! We turned up with a group of 6 without a booking and we were given a number in a queue where they..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"Had a group of 15 people for dinner here last night. Ordered about 8-9 dishes and came up to about $350 in total. The highlights were the Peking..."

Jeremy W

"This must be the place that I have been in most of the yum cha restaurants. Good food and wine selection. Service is good, you can book same day, and..."

Toru Tres

"Came here for Yum Cha on a busy Sunday morning. Make sure you are prepared to wait as it can take up to half an hour to get seated. The..."

Hannah Gear

"Grand Park is a busy restaurant and for me that is always a great sign.We had a brilliant Yum Cha lunch and have always had excellent..."

Wayne-Kirsty Meadows-Allan

"My family love Yum Char, so I've been to many places around Auckland and this place is by far our favourite!Don't bother booking a table,..."

Charlene Weaver

"Came here on Sunday for lunch. We had booked a table for 3 for 11.45am. We arrived at 11.40am and had to wait for a table, we were told one..."

Jemimah

"Definitly one of the really good place for yum char I have been. They have the usual menu as you would find in a yum char menu. More choices I find,..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Perfect place for yumcha however it can be a bit pricy. Siu mai and egg tarts are so good. Would come again! Sat and Sunday's they tend to limit you..."

Janet Wu

"Worth the wait! There is always a queue to get in here, and for good reason. The food is devine - so fresh, and well cooked! It's a little pricier..."

Angela

"Grand Park is always packed for yum cha! This used to be our go-to yum cha place when our family went quite often! Even booking ahead though, we have..."

Sheena

"My absolute favourite restaurant for yumcha in Auckland!!! It's always packed so it definitely pays to book ahead. Pros: Grand park has..."

SS

"First time having Yum Cha in Auckland, very good experience, we arrived Grand Park around 11am, there were already a long queue. After waiting for..."

Di

"Grand Park is the fine dining of yum char in Auckland, it's always packed in the weekends, and wait lines are expected even if you've made a booking...."

Heartshrooms

"The quality and range is undoubtedly good, and you get what you pay for. That's probably why it is always fully booked, and a nightmare on weekends,..."

Macy

"Went on a Thursday for yum cha lunch. Place was packed but still managed to get a table within 10 minutes. The staff were happy and the food very..."

Steve Cleland

"We regularly come here for yum cha, and occasionally dinner. One of the better places for yum cha in NZ, though I think the dim sum has grown to be..."

Calvin

"The food is always good here. If your first language is English (like me) the staff are still ver friendly and helpful. Book in advance to avoid a..."

Dommonique

"I've been here for yum cha many times over the years. Very recently the Mr and I decided on a whim to have lunch here during the week. We were..."

Rebben

"I love coming to grand park with friends and family!!Their Beijing duck is amazing. I usually do not like the second course soup but grand..."

Aniva Huang

"Grandpark has the Best selection of yum char in Auckland . Best to go before 11am weekends and 12am weekdays .Fast serviceGreat tasting..."

D Lee

"I would have to say that grand park is one of the nicer and more professional looking restaurants when it comes to having a nice Yum Cha breakfast...."

Khoa Le

"The back story : The combination of a race course and a Chinese restaurant does not seem to be an intuitive combination at first. However Grand Park..."

A Culinary Affair

"Sunday yum Cha is always busy as heck. This place seem to have enough staff to pull it off there was two of us but we were willing to share a table..."

Jaistar83

"Experiencing Yum Char for the first time.. I just enjoyed every bit of their food..a busy place..shouldn't expect for an awesome service.. Will..."

Elakiya Suresh

"We eat yum Cha here frequently and the food is consistently excellent. The service and characters around the restaurant are authentic and helpful...."

Hannah Prior

"A..."

Lavinia Isaac King

"An excellent Yum Char Restaurant - it is apparently always busy as it is so popular so I recommend to arrive earlier than later., I have been told..."

S B

"My family went for yum char lunch. Had seven dishes including dumplings, sweet/sour prawns, fried chicken, beans (which were yum). Had been told..."

H Mitchell

"Tried the yum char here today. Had a variety of dishes which included chicken feet, siu mai, roast pork, black bean beans, prawn dumplings and..."

Miss Kiki

"We had a large table group at dinner recently and the food was very good. Service was typical for a chinese restaurant, so don't expect to be fawned..."

Gus

"Have genrally had very good yum chars here...a little pricey but the quality is better than a lot of other places in Akl, so worth it. Always busy..."

David Parussini

"This place is always good for yum char. Although sometimes the queue to get in is quite long and intense, it is worth the wait. Getting there early..."

Paul

"A group of 14 of us dined here for Dinner on 8th October. We had a multi cultural group & were all very happy with the food & service. The..."

Rochelle Hilton

"I love Yum Char and this has to be one of the better ones. It was very busy when we went good selection and really enjoyed the spicy tofu. A great..."

Ann

"Usually here for yum char on a Saturday or Sunday after a late night out the day before, often packed which is a down side, however the food here is..."

Tony Ma

"Fast food done really well as it's meant to be fast and tasty. I never care about the lack of customer service I feel like I'm in downtown Asia and..."

Chia80

"We get a meal or takeaways here every week! It's our kids (young adults) restaurant of choice. Our 20 year old wanted his birthday meal to be eaten..."

Victoria

"Have eaten here a few times now, may not be the cheapest Yum Char, but is is one of the best around. Always busy, lots of staff willing to topping..."

Keith Eades

"This is one of the best dim sum places in Auckland, and its prices are considerably lower than other establishments of the same caliber. If you can't..."

Charlie L

"A fun place to try new stuff! Went here for lunch today. Very tasty. I have come before and been less impressed, so my rating is probably more like a..."

Hexaquo

"A well known favourite place for the local and regional diners for yum cha and dinners. So I decided to take my mother-in law from Toronto there for..."

Paddy Lee

"Fabulous Peking Duck, great service, completly amazing food and never had a problem with service! Go on a race night and the staff really get into..."

Natalie

"The food was amazing! This is a place to go if you want to eat amazing food, and not have to wait to start eating. Just be aware that you will get..."

RH

"The food is great- always! Its always busy which is a sign it is popular. Luckily we have always got a table. The other reviews are correct,..."

Louise Roff

"Best Yum char. High quality. My family's favorite Chinese..."

Michael Ng

"Best Yum Cha in Auckland!You should have a try, and then you will know all other Yum Cha in Auckland is rubbish. Best forever!..."

Fay Bao

"Yummy... the durian roll was so good...nice dessert!! I love the chicken feet yum. They gave free oranges. We paid 69$. The crispy pork is yum,..."

Joe

"Had dinner and yum cha here a few times. Every time I've been here the experience has been wonderful. Nice music in background. Staff are friendly,..."

Christina

"Nice yum cha but not amazing. Roast Duck - Tasty Deep Fried Prawn - Citrusy Mayo Taste. I quite like it Glutinous Rice - Very filling but not enough..."

Sek Lih Pang

"It's always super busy for Yum Cha, no matter what day of the week. Be prepared to wait. However, dinner time has great ambience and you can reserve..."

William Lin

Ying Wang

"A very busy place, crowded. We came as a group. Food is appetising and fresh, dinner was great. Quick serving the dishes like they shoved it on the..."

Faye O

"Great for yum cha, super consistent. Classic, quality dim sum and solid selection. Best to go early or book ahead to avoid long waits. Har gow, siu..."

Karen Ng

"ok it's my first yum cha here in NZ but damn this is great till now I'm craving for those crispy pork ribs siomai and buns make sure you take you..."

Finedine Romance

"We had a birthday get together and it was a wonderful experience. The yum cha was scrumptious and flow was good. The young man who brought us candles..."

Annie Abraham-Shakoor

"My usual dimsum spot. You may have to wait a little to get your table. Chicken wings are really..."

Darren Ren

"Had brunch with friends, food and service are all good but just too expensive..."

Bixu Liu

"Three people for lunch. Food was tasty, but the service is very Chinese with not a lot of explanation of the dishes. It does feel like they are..."

Graham Watson

"Food came out quickly and it's delicious. I liked their chili oil because it's actually a bit spicy, unlike other places. The older staff were a bit..."

Michelle

"Came here on long weekend and it was mayhem. Waited 30 mins but expected and was well organized. Food came out quick and surprisingly the food was..."

Dana Young

"Price was $260 for 5 people. The place was very big and during peak times the yum cha carts will go around very frequently. The food was 4/5 but..."

S L

"Loved it! Just like having yum cha in Guangzhou - the noise but tastier dim sum! I mean the noise and chitter chat are part of the experience!..."

Nay X

U-thai Restaurant

"Cute little restaurant tucked down the back between the shops. We needed food fast and they were happy to a..."

Blanche Mclean

Daikoku

79/100 (1060 ratings)

Vegetable Delight Set

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."

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"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."

Elaine Yeoh

"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."

Hungry Zombie

"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."

Elijah Love

"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."

Luke Rooney

"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."

Jack Food

"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."

Neroni Mack

"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."

Evilmaikel

"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."

Maria Foy

"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."

G1k

"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."

Indie

"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."

Coco_Clairy

"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."

Chester

"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."

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"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."

Corrie Chapple

"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."

Rosanne Choy

"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."

Alice In New Zealand

"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."

Jeffie

"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."

Rui

"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."

STRADS

"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."

Teddyfamily.

"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."

Amorita Maharaj

"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."

Disha

"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."

Fuudie

"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."

Joseph Taleni

"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."

Frank Lin

"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."

Cayson

"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."

Azakaka NZ

"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."

Sally Carter

"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."

Danny

"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."

Chloe Marie

"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."

Philip Doyle

"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."

Amanda B

"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."

Emma W

"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."

Annasollitt29

"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."

Bill T

"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."

Topaz

"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."

Tbroadley

"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrée of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."

Celeste

"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."

Ed

"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."

BeeQueUU

"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."

Lisa V

"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."

Izzy Mendoza

"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."

Gus

"Delicious! 👌🏽 Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."

Shelley Bedggood

"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."

Teri

"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."

Juanine

"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."

Grace Sifa

"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."

Amiria Aperahama

"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."

Julz

"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."

Daniel Swain

"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."

Gayeon Lee

"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."

Janine Baldwin

"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."

Amanda1986

"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."

Kelly267

"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."

Georgie

"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."

Matt L

"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."

Vian Young

"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."

J V

"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."

Brian Hui

"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."

Brooke Green

"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."

Tristan Lee-Johnson

"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."

Kaho Hsieh

"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."

Luanne Butler

"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."

Pranesh Chand

"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."

Joanne Hosie

"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."

Qishan Huang

"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."

Linda A.

"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."

So won K

"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."

Geoff Wilson

"You know it’s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."

James Ashwin

"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."

Michael Miller

"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."

えりお（フリーランス女医）

"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."

Kirsty Milner Brown

The Waypoint

"a great kiwi pub that feels like home. great service makes you feel very comfortable and the outdoor smoking area is nicely separated from the..."

Lhollu

"Great place to go for a drink and great feel to the placethe food was good I go then a few times a week I reccomend it to eveyone to..."

Paul Palmer

"Hi, Had my nieces 21st here in June 2015, and the staff were awesome food was awesome and we couldn't have picked a better place to hold a..."

Ito Atofia

"Always know of this place, each time I go there it surprise me with nice big and good vibe.I was gonna drop by for a beer, but ended up..."

Angela Reys

"Dined on great 3 course meal for two people on 2nd October. Have skimmed the previous reviews and they seem similar to our experience. Our food was..."

MUNTA

"Just finished a nice 3 course meal,gotta say we loved it good value as I will definitely be going back,good service,good seating and that Basil..."

Angelene

"Actually really really impressed. East Tamaki isn't known for it's restaurants and our expectations weren't high. Service was relaxed and..."

Christie Walker

"Great place to come & enjoy a bevie & a meal. Fantastic meals catering for most palates. Fantastic friendly staff always helpful & smiling. I always..."

Andy Woodhead

"We had Grabone vouchers for a 3 course set menu and there were 6 of us eating + my 2 toddlers. We all ordered drinks which came promptly and were..."

Jo Pullin

"My friends & I had a couple of dinner vouchers at The Waypoint. They were good for entrées, mains & desserts. We ordered some beers. For entrées we..."

STRADS

"This unassuming venue is nestled amidst an industrial area in the East Tamaki back roads. From the moment we arrived Nikki greeted us and absolutely..."

MS MNC

"It's somewhat bizarre that the majority of places you go, it's the customer service that leaves you feeling a little awkward. Maybe they leave you..."

Charlie Wu

"Nice place in east tamaki Always Good serviceAnd friendly staffPrice 3.5/5Quality 4/5Service 5/5Atmosphere 4.5/5 ..."

Renor Kay

"Went here last night for a fundraiser quiz night... Oh my word it was packed to the rafters every seat taken and more added from the look of it. The..."

Debi Barrett

"All of the staff there were so friendly! I had an amazing time. The food was great and the dessert was a highlight. Definitely a place to..."

Angela Nguyen

"Awesome service the team is very friendly and approachable great food great price definitely recommend and when I'm back in Auckland would definitely..."

Jemma Lord

"Shane and the staff are super helpful and friendly, but the real star is the food. Definitely worth trying, the rare roast beef sandwich is..."

Kara Anderson

"Shane and the team are always very welcoming with great service. Enjoy going for a bite to eat or just a casual drink. The food has never..."

Michelle Short

"Shane and his team at The Waypoint in East Tamaki have a great thing going. Good service where the staff come to ensure that you do not go thirsty or..."

Roger Sowman

"The Waypoint is our go-to place in the Highbrook/Botany area. It's a great casual spot for a few after work drinks and a nice meal. The staff are..."

Tania Smith

"Always friendly warm staff good snack food and never a hint of trouble.. my fav bar when out that..."

Scott Corless

"Good place to stop for a quick sud and reasonably priced. The locals are easy to chat to and have a laugh with. I was served by Sunny with a smile,..."

Simone Norman

"It's pretty decent place for catch ups and events !! I wonder why we missed out on this space before ..great customer service with personal..."

Manisha Munmauji NZ

"Great as they let you pre-order for lunch so you can have a nice lunch on a work day quickly. Menu needs an update/change every now and again we..."

Adriana Burman

"Nice little bar area. Was there for a social. Might need more seating. bar staff are very helpful. Decor needs an upgrade. Other than that a..."

Aaron Vaofanua

"Awesome place Friendly staff..Great Atmosphere and good Prices for Drinks and..."

Paul Lawler

"Excellent service. A lovely place to chill especially the outdoor area. Will be..."

ms L

"Amazing atmosphere. Loved to play darts and pool. Highly recommend..."

Jimmie S

"Not to bad at..."

James Iaveta

"Nice food, good atmosphere, wee bit..."

David Boot

"Have only been there during drinks in Friday and Saturday nights. Good bar with cheap drinks. Decent music too - typically playing RnB and Hip..."

Vidal Ah Wa

"The place is always rocking good crowd bartenders great customer service and the security are on top of their game. A great place to unwind and have..."

Anthony Diaz

"Awesome local bar. Great food and awesome service. The drinks are cheap especially during happy..."

Peter Jackson

"Great little pub hidden away. Great pokies as..."

simon Lyford

"Great place to play Texas Holdem Poker three times a week, Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Hosts Oceans Elite run a tight ship and great..."

Tamà Pomana

The Original California Burrito Company

"Amazing food - full of flavour and made with love ! Staff are very friendly and able to recommend the perfect dish for you..."

Tegan Tapara

"Lovely staff who recommended beautiful food!! Good food for value as well!..."

Skye Lee

"Very friendly, and delicious food 😋 great value for money and will definitely be back..."

Charlotte

"Great staff and great..."

Emmersonfletcher

"so delish! wish there were more around Auckland! if you are looking for bang for ya buck this is a perfect option. Very well priced and very large..."

Maiko Slocombe

"Awesome food and great service..."

Kishen Purushotham

"Probably the only Burrito place I go to, I’ve tried other places but it wasn’t that great. Nice little shop, friendly staff. I always get the the..."

Brendon Ton

"Very tasty but very pricey. I ordered a Mixed vege and El Verrito (both vegan) - both had its own distinct flavour which is a good thing. Service..."

Khaleesi

"I try and get a beef burrito with avo as often as I can. They are very tasty and filling and yummy. The people behind the counter are always very..."

Carole Van Weede

"First thing I experienced was amazing service. Great people behind the counter and am awesome menu made even better by the employees broadening our..."

Chitresh Bhagwan

"AMAZING!! This is the first Mexican food place that caters specifically for vegans! Soy chicken, vegan sour cream and vegan cheese! Plus the food is..."

Mia

"Been here a couple of times and enjoyed my burrito. I found it better than Mad Mex more filling and tasty. Still need to try the tacos to see if they..."

Trish H2

"This place is awesome.. the staff is absolute pleasure to talk to.. fun chats .. good food.. excellent customer service.. and good options for a..."

Dhruvin Desai

"Food is awesome, however I feel its a bit over priced!!! Have found another place where the food is not over priced and still has the same taste if..."

Ashley Talagi

"Love anyone that caters to vegans! Being able to order a burrito or quesadilla with vegan cheese and sour cream is absolutely wonderful. The..."

Saffron Clark

"One of the best Mexican restaurants available in Auckland. I miss their many franchises - especially the 3 that use to be available in the city,..."

NYNB

"Omg this place is amazing! The burritos are huge, so you get great value for money. I ordered the vegan El Verrito and it was absolutely delicious!..."

Veganista

"Love california burrito! We go there quite often for dinner. A little something that is nice for a snack which I normally wouldn't think to get is a..."

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"Came here on Saturday 6th of June afternoon. We had a burrito and saquedia (pizza I think it was) it was beautiful, messy eating our saquedia (in a..."

Lina

"Often come here for a great burrito. Usually get the rump steak burrito (med rare, with no spice - you can get either mild, medium, hot or no spice..."

Hannah

"Brilliant. Third time there, had the Beef Burrito - medium, YUM. Very filling.I tried it Hot once, but that was too hot for me.Partner had..."

Sarah Linder

"Great service. Tasty..."

Mary

"Fantastic! Ordered online, walked in, picked up, ate on the run, was so impressed had to log in and give review!! Original Californian Burrito..."

M McNeil

"I bought a Beef California Burrito in Manukau yesterday and it was AWESOME! Going back..."

David Ireland

"Freaking burrito awesomeness. These guys brought my burrito love to the surface. Fantastic value as..."

Gemma Stewart

"Get it back quick love this..."

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Sierra Coffee

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"Have eaten the Salmon bennie a few times very consistent, good service, very good coffee. My foodie source tells me the old owner of Hong Kong Legend..."

Halfpie Job

"I love this place. The staff are lovely and the food is decently priced for what you're getting.I recommend their orzo pasta, house burger..."

Cindy T

"Although it's super expensive for a cafe I've had the big breakfast here a few times and I love..."

Crystal Johnson

"We were looking for a brunch place while travelling through New Zealand and came across this place on Google Maps. We were incredibly impressed and..."

Muhammad Basyar Bin K H Kamuruddin

"Quick, good service. Ordering and dine-in experience were perfect. Would recommend and stop in..."

David Kuhn

"Service was quick, and my cappuccino arrived within a few minutes and was still hot. Worthwhile..."

JustinLana Celliers

"Lovely coffee shop to have breakfast , or even to get a takeaway..."

Daniel Hallissey

"Nice place. Good service. Has outdoor seating. Plenty of..."

Inaisa

"Good service and decent eggs bene. Went here last week after a good gym workout, topped it off with hearty eggs benedict! Tasty and welcoming cafe..."

Jake Cruz

"Great food, very friendly staff, fast kitchen and really good coffee. The eggs Benedict were yum and well presented. The chairs and atmosphere is..."

Mike Turin

"Nice light friendly cafe with nice staff. Great fluffy cheese scone and coffee is good too! Will be..."

Scot Toon

"Great coffee. Always super..."

Jonathan Powles

"Finally someone knows how to fry an egg properly ! Amazing service and one of the best coffee I have ever had. Must try in..."

Saad Khan

"Had breakfast & takeaway paninis twice here and Soooo Yum!!! Beautiful coffees, delicious pancakes & french toast. Generous portions and fresh..."

Michelle Stowers

"This quaint cafe was within walking distance of the Heartland Hotel. The food was both aesthetically pleasing and tasty! Comfortable seating and..."

Christine Becker (Chris)

"Myself and my friend really enjoyed eating here. The food was delicious, it had great coffee, and the staff were lovely. The chairs were comfortable..."

Schmetterling

"Nice coffees Great service Always call them 5 mins before step..."

Indie Singh

"Best brunch I have ever had! Amazing service, beautiful brunch food cooked to perfection and lovely decor all tucked into a gorgeous little..."

Nadiah

"Nice cafe in the business area close to the airport. The food is nice, fresh and well presented. The coffee was good and hot. It was the staff that..."

Mark Ward

"Great food, friendly..."

Marissa Walker

"It's a nice calm, place to have a relaxing lunch by yourself or with your work mates. Affordable prices (+/- 20 dollars for a meal without drinks)..."

Rick de Leeuw

"This used to be my Sunday Yum Cha go to after browsing the Takapuna Sunday market. Love the buzz in the restaurant which is filled with a lot of..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Very nice place to visit. The food was delicious. Big servings. The staff were so friendly. Excellent service. We will definitely be back! A lot of..."

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Jin

"I can vouch that this restaurant provide friendly staff, tasty and fresh food. Their pan fried dumpling is my favourite and it is to die for! I still..."

Ririhkey

"Outstanding food, perfect service, can’t go wrong at all. I have visited twice in the last three weeks and they can expect me to become a regular...."

Anthea Aileen Kumar

"Lovely night with the family 😍Fresh food, friendly & kind staff and relaxing atmosphereSorry no photos because ate all the food before..."

Edwar Changwai

"This is my favorite place to eat some yumcha! Authentic chinese flavour specially their pork soimai is a must try! The food here is delicious and you..."

Pam Gaddi

Chuone78

"nice place, foods are tasty and good service..."

Leoliangziao

"Wednesday buffet nights are awesome! Big range of dishes, all tasty and fresh. Staff are super friendly and very accommodating. Would definitely..."

Ayesha Càve

"Decent yumcha place on the shore although as far as I'm aware, a little pricier than other places. We came here as a relatively big group of 8 for..."

Emma

"I had dinner and then yum cha at the fortune fountain in Takapuna. Delicious food!! Friendly staff. Dumplings OMG to die for. My new favourite yum..."

Tamara Rozova

"Heard lots of good things about this place from my friends on the shore, decided to take my parents there for their wedding..."

Cupy Dee

"Just ambient, decent food. One of the better Chinese restaurants in takapuna, good service too. If you not only looking for fancy chinese food,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"The best Yum Cha (dim sum) place in North Shore. Nice environment, friendly waiters and waitresses; and scrumptious food. Love the variety of choices..."

EEE

"An excellent Cantonese cuisine restaurant - by far and away the best Chinese food in the area of Takapuna - with friendly management and staff . We..."

Michael Pether

"Top 5 seafood restaurant in my list. My favorite dim sum is their ice duran cake. But whatever dishes you order will not let you down. Of course, all..."

Yafenxu123

"Omg it was the best dinner we've had in ages. Loved food, loved people! So friendly and very attentive. We had prawn dumplings- they were huge! Fried..."

Elena Still

"Reasonably priced yum cha service for lunch, the food is yummy and comes out quickly, you can also order dishes if you couldn’t wait for the..."

Misscocolitten

"We’ve been here numerous times for both their lunch yum cha service & for their dinner a la carte, always serving great food at good prices &..."

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"Service is quick and fast, tea is tasty and they can speak English well enough.Yum char pieces were so tasty and done beautifully.Toilets..."

Nina

"First time in Auckland and a attended a friends small wedding dinner for family and close friends.The food here is definitely compatible if..."

May Li Koo

"I went here for yum char. This place had friendly staff who were able to communicate in reasonably good English. The staff were friendly. Overall..."

JKG

"In contrast to yum cha at lunch time, the service is much better during dinner. We ordered a fried rice and a tofu dish and found that the tofu..."

Anna

"Never fails to deliver on taste and the day before Easter Friday was no exception. Peeking Duck is always a must as is the sizzling beef. I swear..."

Justin Crespo

"I have never eaten duck in my life before Fortune Fountain. This place had an absolutely astonishing design, very friendly stuff that gave great..."

Johntae Brett

"Had dinner at Fortune Fountain last week. Food is divine, and services are good. I would say their Chinese food is very traditional and you can..."

Ran Jun Qin

"The Food was Devine,delicious and off good quality!i came all the way from south Auckland papakura and the Fiji Islands to have YUM CHAR here!we will..."

Maggie Mario

"We had an excellent yum char experience today. A party of 6 @ $20 each. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was hot and well-flavoured...."

Jan Tan

"This is a weekly haunt for my work colleagues and I. We look forward to our weekly yum cha lunch and fortune fountain do it extremely well. The..."

Miss Sassy

"I always have a great experience at Fortune Fountain. I'm usually there about once a fortnight for yumcha. Food is well priced and delicious! If you..."

Jade

"I've been there twice, one for yum-cha and the other for dinner. It was an amazing experience. The staff were nice and helpful. In the yum-cha..."

Alison Yung

"it's one of the best places for yumcha! Located takapuna central easy to find.Staff were very attentive and friendly ! Most spoke English..."

Heidi Li

"We are Takapuna locals and love good Chinese food having lived and worked in Hong Kong and Singapore plus lots of travel in Asia.We have..."

Lesley Pether

"We've been to Fortune Fountain on numerous occasions in the past for yum char and evening dining and have always enjoyed the food here. We had a..."

Abigail Wong

"We've been here a few times for yum cha and it's really delicious.Today we went at midday and were seated immediately and a great variety..."

Jess Hale

"Enjoyed Yum Char on Sundays many times, as is good. Typical Cantonese style and flavours. Management look after you once they recognise regular..."

Jason Page

"This restaurant never fails to please me! Their YumCha is second to none! The dumplings are addictive, the beans are sensational and the pork dishes..."

Happy Nottocook

"Great Yum Cha, fresh and tasty. Just moved to Takapuna and glad I found this place. It's great service and cheap and the Resturant itself is new and..."

Alwayseating

"Yum cha again first time in 4-5 months. On that occasion they were busy and service suffered. This time it was barely 1/4 full. Good selection and..."

BeeQueUU

"Me and my wife have been here about half a dozen times and it is always great. Excellent food, friendly service and nice and busy. It pays to book..."

Tim

"Deliciously cooked to order dishes and the crispy duck with pancakes Pekin style was to die for!Some of the best Chinese cuisine we have had..."

Neville Smith

"A great place for Yum Char on the weekends, although it pays to book. We've been to a few Yum Char places around Auckland with friends and..."

Ricky Andrews

"Wow! What a taste experience.I had recently heard about Fortune Fountain from friends so decided to try it out.Beautiful..."

David Hutt

"At last a proper Yum Char place in Takapuna. So this review is written by a banana (half Cantonese, in NZ all my life, my Chinese granny was one of..."

Mandy Neal

"It was literally amaze balls.The experience of the yum-cha that I ate was like re-invigorating myself after being hungover the night..."

Adnan Khan

"Fortune Fountain is the best Chinese restaurant I have ever experienced in New Zealand. I went to Yum Cha on Sunday and was blown away by the..."

Kathryn Taylor

"This restaurant is very new to takapuna, I have been 3 times now since it has opened, and I can not fault the establishment. They have the..."

Liz Davidson

"great location in Takapuna, very nice food. one of the top choice over the..."

Love Food

"Recently had a Wedding party there and everything was fantastic. The dishes were big and delicious. The service was excellent, with one waiter..."

Diana W

"I had dim sum at your place just last week and everything was DELICIOUS! I especially like your durian puff ! It was so light, creamy &..."

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Mexican Cafe

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"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."

Dominique Koloamatangi

"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."

Daksh Gupta

"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."

Vanessa Chong

"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."

Bella Qian

"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."

Shreyansh Patni

"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."

Benna VR

"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."

Josh Hill

"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."

Amindha Fernando

"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."

Ang Sarap

"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."

Octagon Pie

"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."

Vivian C

"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."

JPK

"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."

Neesh

"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."

Sam Hurley

"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."

Crackerjacker

"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."

Lala

"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."

Hemal Jani

"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."

Foodislife

"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."

Marianive

"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."

Persian Foodie

"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."

Sunil Nataraj

"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."

Charlotteraju

"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."

Samantha Green

"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."

Marita Huynh

"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."

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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."

Ayesha :)

"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."

Matthieu Ferragati

"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."

Medium_Rare

"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."

Melissa Paet

"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."

Tanmay Jauhri

"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."

SLM

"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."

Amy Brar

"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."

Ezzz

"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."

Pinny Quinlan

"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."

Johann Go

"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."

Brooke

"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."

Tay

"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."

Kyles

"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."

Amy

"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."

Ellynn

"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."

Nina

"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."

Kaylene Jessin

"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."

Miss Kiki

"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."

Christine Nand

"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."

Anna K

"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."

Amesirv

"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."

Raeanna

"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."

Namie Arai

"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."

Aabhas Dole

"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."

Christina Linette

"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."

Geoff

"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."

Sourav Dey

"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."

Sarah Suyat

"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."

Lisa McDonnell

"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."

Alexandra Gosling

"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."

Marty Byrde

"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."

Semisi

"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."

Jayden Campbell

"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."

Sarah S

"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."

Mike G.

"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."

Kershia

"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."

Jessica Lane

"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."

Kirsten

"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."

Foodathon

"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."

Samantha Brown

"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."

Mariko Sakurai

"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."

Jennifer Holland

"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."

Carmela Paule

"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."

Devan

"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."

Jan

"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."

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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."

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"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."

Ashlee

"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."

Lee Marshall

"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."

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"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."

Rithika Reddy

"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."

Diogo Reck

"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."

Umang D

"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."

Vivi S

"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."

Leanne

"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."

Veganista

"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."

Hemant Kaushal

"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan). The..."

Miss Alesana

"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."

Danny

"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."

Parik Andhare

"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."

Maria May Dauni

"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."

Believeinyourself

"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."

Emma W

"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."

Stef

"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."

Anthony Lim

"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."

Rebecca Davies

"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."

Donna&Shane

"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."

Globalfoodlover

"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."

Kannazawa

"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."

Holly D-T

"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."

Sophie Ly

"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."

Deliciousness

"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."

Rose

"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."

Tracy F

"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."

Misty

"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."

Shelly

"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic. Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."

Duckman

"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."

FoodLoco

"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."

Nickgill88

"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."

Zoe Huang

"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."

Purnima Sudha

"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."

Ryan

"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."

Annie Ren

"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."

Maria Foy

"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."

#1

"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."

Michelle Huynh

"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."

LASARA

"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."

I'm Hungry

"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."

Michael Ellmers Smith

"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."

Where.iate

"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."

Tan.ned

"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."

Sean Ford

"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."

Justine Doody

"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."

Preeti Kaur

"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."

Jess Edwards

"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."

Lily Green

"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."

Cesare Lang

"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."

Anna Smith

"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."

Queena

"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."

Jamie

"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."

Mark

"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."

Kunal Kumar

"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."

Chelsea

"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."

Paige Eriwata

"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."

Gurpreet Singh

"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."

Victoria

"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."

Siddharth Vora

"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."

Aucklandeats

"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."

Matt Worboys

"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."

Frank

"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."

Amy E. Matarese

"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."

MissEstherZ

"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."

Mira

"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."

Cupy Dee

"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."

Will

"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."

Zac Rathbone

"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."

Dan

"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."

Neila

"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."

Tyler Ritchie

"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."

Angela

"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."

Thai Qn

"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."

Jemimah

"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."

Jessica

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."

Adeline

"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."

Rinka L

"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."

Nicky Davis

"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."

April

"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."

Fiona Best

"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."

Melissa Clapp

"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."

Emily Gerson

"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."

Anthony Eyles

"Great food. Long waiting..."

Karuna Govind

"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."

Leane

"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."

Samantha Lines

"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."

Lisa V

"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."

Tessa Hall

"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."

Kshitij Garg

"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."

Dog Eats World

"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."

Marcel Tornow

"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."

Key Man

"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."

Nathan Culevski

"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."

Ashleigh Pearson

"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."

Muthumal Perera

"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."

Annette Wolfgram

"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."

Wiki Hirini

"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."

HM S

"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."

Sarah K

"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."

Jayne Rout

"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."

Katie McAlpine

"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."

Tamara Rienzi

"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."

sheeba lamba

"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."

Tanz L

"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."

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Faro Korean Grill

Korean BBQ Grill Plate Sets of Side Dishes

Beef and Pork BBQ

Spicy Kimchi Soup

Beef and Pork Scotch

Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Egg

BBQ Beef

Pork Belly

Korean Spicy Beef Soup

"First time coming to Faro without going for their barbecue. We ordered the Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Doen-Jang and Cold Noodle dishes.I especially..."

Lucy

"The beef bulgogi stew...... really hits the spot. The smell alone is enough to make you squirm with the desperation to shovel it down. But the..."

Hue

"BBQ on the table is a nice experience. Quality food but not really sure if it’s worth the price. Complimentary Tofu soup is my least favourite and..."

Leo Dilshan

"For me personally it’s the best Korean restaurant in Auckland. The service is great. I love their bbq with variety of side dishes. The kimchi soup..."

Rhea

"Its always nice to know that there is a korean restaurant near our place. The food never failed us. Its been our 10th time to eat here and still..."

Cyndz Alafriz

"I've been to Faro a few times for their Korean BBQ which I found to be quite expensive. So this time, I opted to have their a la carte menu and had..."

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Hello

"Great Korean BBQ spot. Really enjoyed the beef ribs and encores after the first plate.Non-bbq food is also top quality esp tofu stew. Not..."

Kun_xiao

"Nice decor and dining ambience. A lot of options to choose from menu. BBQ Pork belly (Sam Gyeop) that I ordered was freshly-made and tasted yummy...."

Pig Cat

"Not bad! Food was great, alittle under portioned but great! The waiting staff is severely understaffed unfortunately :(Also didnt know..."

Quacker

"Nice location and atmosphere . Very filling meal and left quite satisfied. The owners were very nice and cooked all the meat for us as most of us..."

Emily

"Haven’t been here in quite awhile so was pleasantly surprised to see they have renovated. Food still remains the same though... delicious! The lady..."

J Ambrosio

"Awesome food, got the combo deal for 4 people and there was so much food! Helpful and friendly staff. Love the side dishes as well. Drink 2+2 is only..."

Michelle. N

"Came here with my whole family, they were very accommodating with my 7 months old nephew. Service was very excellent, and friendly. Would come back..."

Chris Barraca

"It’s one of my fav Korean restaurant. Even better dining environment after reopen. Love the plum tea,side dishes and the butter shrimp. But the..."

Queenie

"Highest quality Korean bbq for sure! The marinated meat is delicious. Also the pork and squid dish is yum! The decor of the restaurant is also great..."

Lizzie

"Takeaway from Faro after they reopened this branch.. i ordered pork bbq set for lunch.. they have quite a lot side dish to share and delicious pork..."

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"Amazing!!! Delicious food!!Absolutely love this place, my favourite place to go when I visit Auckland!!! Can't wait too go back and enjoy..."

Livie Mackenzie

"Korean bbq should always be cooked on a charcoal grill!Faro has been one of my favourite goto korean bbq places in Auckland. They’re not..."

Darren Big Belly

"Dinner seems a little bit dear, I went there for lunch instead. I ordered a lunch special set “Rice & Korean BBQ Grill Plate with Marinated..."

Sarah Sara

"It's rare we visit a restaurant and all of us love every dish ordered, especially when a majority of us aren't familiar with the place, cuisine and..."

Avi Yabaluri

"Love tofu stew, and beef seasoned very well. I couldn't stop coming back for more.Customer service needs improved as sometimes when they get..."

Rachel Liew

"Food is always living up to the high standards and are always consistent (with factors such as flavour). You can really satisfy your authentic Korean..."

Froyo🍦

"The beef in the bibimbap was absolutely amazing! Seasoned perfectly and was also extremely tender. The rice on the other hand tasted a bit too soft..."

Rosanne Choy

"Faro left me with mostly positive impressions. In particular I enjoyed the classic and yet simplistic decor, and the spacious table layout. The..."

ZZQ

"Best Korean bbq I’ve had so far!! Like their fresh pork belly, marinated chicken and fried beef (bulgogi). Cold noodles are our happy ending :) The..."

Jinjing Fang

"They have lots of set menu and lunch special deals on their menu. I really like the set up if the restaurant. It feels very private with the booths..."

I_like_pickles

"The portions here are average for entrees, but super good for lunch mains and food is really good. You can also refill side dishes for free and the..."

HelenMeng2000

"We've been here several times and they never failed us. I had beef spare rib stew and my partner had the bulgogi. Both of our dishes were yummy..."

Jade0289

"Went to lunch today, great food, reasonable price and great customer services. It could be even better if they would give us a bit more of the..."

MMT

"My partner and I came here for dinner! We're insane meat lovers so we were excited to try something different. Unfortunately, the sides were very..."

Eshna Sharma

"Delicious food and didn't take too long after ordering. We ordered Kim sam gyeop which is the stir fried pork belly with kimchi and corn. Very..."

Heidi

"My boyfriend took me there for my birthday and the food was AMAZING. The meat melted in my mouth like butter and the side dishes were unique and very..."

Xian Lin

"Went there a couple of times for dinner and lunch. The beef ribs stew was out of this wotld, the meat just melt in your mouth 😘, and the soup was..."

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"Stopped by for a birthday dinner.We ordered a double order of pork belly, beef tongue and beef rib for 5 people. The meat was cooked over a..."

Benedict Uy

"-_-Everything was nice and lovely, but then when we asked for our first refill for the jelly (side dish) the waitress told us they had run out..."

Katie Zou

"My Partner & I went to Faro, Newmarket last night. Great atmosphere, great food and we took our own wine so the food came to be a fairly decent..."

Stevie Marino

"Classic Korean BBQ and side dishes are really good. Seats are usually fully booked so you have to book in advance for your spot. Amazing food and..."

Marggie Pascua

"The servers here are not exactly the best and they can be really busy. The food here is great though. The meat portions for the barbeque are a bit..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"cool setup with private table.. quite expensive and i have had better korean bbq still tasted okay though .. enjoyed the sides but so expensive to..."

Grace Sifa

"Been to Korea many times for Holiday, this is the closest you will get for Korean BBQ, Nice place, Been to this place every time I go up to..."

Robbed OfaMeal

"Talk about the best Korean BBQ in town! My husband and I are both Korean BBQ lovers and this is by far the best we've been to. I find it quite cool..."

Patriz De Leon

"Fantastic place. Was in a bit of a search for proper Korean cuisine and glad to say I have found one. My partner in crime and I ordered the $90 2..."

Daniel Choi

"I visit this restaurant on monday with my family for the lunch. Best korean bbq I ever had in the Auckland. The quality of meat was superb, and the..."

Eric Lee

"My friend recommended this place, and I could not be happier with her choice. There have booths/cabin seats which are nice and private. Yummy..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Faro was a pleasant surprise. Stopped by for a quick Sunday lunch and was impressed by the interior, service and esp the food. Prices were very..."

May I.

"This place was amazing! We were really bad at doing the bbq, as this was our first time at this place so the Manager Ricky really looked after us...."

Natasha Kumar

"Came here to try their slow-cooked chicken stew, but unfortunately it has been cancelled from their menu. I then ordered a spicy silken tofu soup..."

Di

"This is my favorite Korean BBQ place to date. Their lunch set meal specials are really reasonable ($25 per person) and they taste amazing. The meats..."

Denise

"One of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants. It's expensive, but has great taste. The L.A ribs, (L.A 갈비) was perfectly marinated and was very..."

Will Zheng

"One of my favourite Korean BBQ places. It's a bit pricier, but the atmosphere feels very classy. You can choose to either grill the meat yourself..."

Jess

"I absolutely love this Restaurant. I've had the pleasure of enjoying this amazing experience on a few occasions now. The atmosphere is private yet..."

NessJD

"It's a good place not the best value for money kind of Korean food. Nice setting with well presented food. If you want to bring a special one for..."

Christian

"Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Didn't have a reservation but we were seated within 10 minutes. The guy who served us was really warm and..."

Michele

"It was a really nice experience, the bbq cooked just tasted so good and the waiters are friendly. We were able to get our side dishes refilled and..."

Linda Wang

"Visited here for lunch once and opted for the bbq set menu.We ordered the pork and the beef ribs. Each and every one of the side dishes..."

Jemimah

"Ate at this place with friends last night and truth be told, the taste is great. Loved the Beef Bulgogi and the BBQ Pork belly. Highly recommend..."

Margret N

"Best Korean restaurant in Auckland and I frequently visit this place. The BBQ is soooooooo good - the meat is really juicy. Other food in the menu..."

TinaS

"There r 3 restaurants running under faro's name. Korean style in CBD and new market and steak house in Takapuna. I tried all, and the CBD one is my..."

Flora

"Food was amazing and service was quick and hassle free. Waiters was friendly. Do many options to choose from. Loved the side dishes especially..."

리나임

"Didn't really get to take a lot of photos due to the lighting but the food was delicious! My partner and I went for one of the set menu's. The food..."

Anita Zahoor

"Very traditional Korean food. Quite pricy but taste good. Indoor has very pretty decoration and services are great. Loved the BBQ dishes and the..."

LuciferTSN

"Faro was a wonderful experience. We came here and tried the set menu because we really had no idea what to get! It came with a variety of different..."

Sheena

"Been here last night for our 2nd anniversary... We ordered Ara that is good for 2 people.. It includes entree, main and dessert.. Nice ambiance....."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Came here for lunch with colleagues. Restaurant is not too busy as it's a rainy day. I ordered slow-cooked beef rib stew, the rest 3 ppl ordered the..."

Wendy Y

"The first time I dined here was a few years ago where I had one of their set menus. This restaurant transports you to a different place and is..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Came here for lunch with my sister and boyfriend and we ordered the lunch specials. I ordered Bulgogi and i wasn't too fond of it. It was a bit too..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Very impressed with the decor of this restaurant and the food! Beautiful interior and the food is excellent! I ordered the sweet and..."

Kelly

"Attended Faro last evening for a work celebration and the evening was terrific. The food arrived in record time and was delicious from start to..."

Joanne Mckewan

"The atmosphere was very good, different experience cooking your own food to your liking, service was good and food was nice as well.. Well defiantly..."

_foodfanatic

"This puts to shame the kiwi hot stone grill which are novel but impractical. Real grunty flame and loads of meat is a kiwi males ideal cooking..."

BeeQueUU

"My brother was craving Korean food last night and so we decided to check out Faro as it was actually open on Boxing Day. None of us actually felt..."

Rice & Kai

"What a fun experience! We visited Faro last night to celebrate the end of our work year, and had a great time. I tried a herb rice wine,..."

Kristy Sorrell

"Faro New Market. Best Korean meal ever!. If you are looking for Korean fine dining restaurant this is where you want to visit I had quality service..."

Tenny Kim

"Amazing experience. Peaceful and welcoming ambiance. Wonderful friendly service and beautiful food. Priced well and great for group or family..."

James Raphael Sheehan

"I have always enjoyed eating here! Place iseasy to find at nuffield and there is plentyof parking! Lunch time specials are goodvalue..."

Charissa

"I really like Faro Grill Dining, quite authentic and delicious. Good service and a great location. A little expensive but good nonetheless... If you..."

Tobi

"Yes, this place is fabulous. We got the grill dining - and cooked the chicken and the beef ourselves over the table grill. The waitress was very..."

Suzannah Grange

"Great food!However just overpriced...For the same kind of Korean food, I prefer to go to Paradise Korean Buffet for just..."

Tony Ma

"The food is really good and tasty.....however the inability by the waitress to explain the menu was frustrating ...as they have barbecue..."

Warren Bruce Muller

"Went to Faro Newmarket recently with some family and friends and I definitely want to come back to dine again in the near future. The staff are..."

Charlie M.

"Best Korean in Auckland. Four of us went there for dinner and stayed for four very enjoyable hours eating a huge variety of food and drinks. It came..."

Kate Bukowski

"4 of us boys headed over to Faro after some drinks about a month ago and ordered the $160 set.We were accommodated even though it was already..."

Tom Ou

"Faro new market used to be one of my regular places to go but I've since moved work places so it's not as convenient! I do still find time to go to..."

Lisa V

"Paid NZ$48 for 2 persons dinner. The toufu stew soup and pork stew soup were tasty. The rice was soft. The side dishes were tasty too. However,..."

Edward Wong

"We had nephew's birthday dinner at Faro Newmarket. It's handy to park at the Westfield car park just opposite the restaurant with 2 hours free..."

Catherine Chee 卡特林徐

"Awesome birthday family dinner! My eldest granddaughter spent her 7th birthday dinner in this cozy, clean and nice place. As she loves to eat Korean..."

Arlene Barraca

"The BBQ package was reasonably priced and quality of the meat was good. Their lunch meals are good too and so was the side dishes. You can get 1..."

Raymond Goh

"Simply beautiful meal! We have the $130 set BBQ menu for 2. It comes with nine beautiful quality side dishes and selection of meats and salads which..."

Star Struck

"Pros: Quality meat in their selection (for BBQ) Good ambience Great customer service Cons: $$$ cost per order vs serving..."

John Lopez

"We dined here a fortnight ago. The food was lovely - flavourful, well presented, big servings. Service was quick and the waitress was very helpful..."

AM

"I used to go quite often to the one in city. This was the second time to try the one in Newmarket and I have to say that I liked it a lot, nothing to..."

Alejandro Humphreys

"We went as a large group (11 people) and we really enjoyed the experience. Great food, A LOT of options and super friendly staff who explained each..."

Andy Garcia

"I came back after the fire which closed them for a bit. The place looks similar to how it used to which is good. The menu is also the same. Had the..."

Benedict Uy

"Went there a couple of times for dinner and lunch. The beef ribs stew is out of this world delicious, the meat just melt in your mouth 😘, and the..."

Icy Guo

"Great place for Korean BBQ. The restaurant is clean and spacious and has an upbeat atmosphere. Staffs are friendly and willing to help. The menu..."

Stephen Chia

"I'm in love with this place. Just came back from Korea last month and I can tell you this place is quite authentic. If you are on a budget just order..."

探検家Hiroki

"It's rare we visit a restaurant and all of us love every dish ordered, especially when a majority of us aren't familiar with the place, cuisine and..."

Avi N Ash

"Very nice and affordable Korean bbq. 100$ for 3 ppl at lunch time! Highly..."

Stéphan Perrault

"By far the best Samgyeopsal i have tried 😋 Meat was of good quality! And the staff were accomodating. The place was not crowded which is a big..."

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"EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY ON UBER EATS! So with Uber promo 15% off you pretty much get free delivery. I wanted something low calories so I got the..."

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"Delicious food for good prices. Came here early and service was attentive. Got fried buns and xiao long Bao. Would go back..."

Punky Brewstar

"The best xaiolongbao Ever! - I legit ordered then watched the chief walk past my table and out of the restaurant to the grocery opposite, he came..."

Jake Sames

"The food in this restaurant are served with large portion and reasonable price. The noodle is simple however I like it. The original steamed bun..."

Chifan Chifan

"Friendly service, lovely interior decor and lighting with ultra fast serving time, decent prices and portion sizes!Sizzling beef came out..."

The Scarfoodie

"Good foods, reasonable prices, fast & friendly service. Authentic Shanghainese cuisine, we have been coming here for years. Love their Braised Pork..."

Michele C

"One of the reasons we ended up here was because they have a carpark out back. You can then enter the restaurant from the backdoor, just look out for..."

Benedict Uy

"Friendly staff, love the xiao long baos here! Must try if you’re craving some good quality shanghai food! We’ve had the fried baos too and..."

Devika Naik

"Been here awhile ago and back again last night, more of like a cafe style restsurant. Friendly service and very accommodating as well. Food wise are..."

Roger DD

"Usually portions are generous and taste consistently good. Xiao long bao and soup dumplings are delicious. Service and cleaness have room to improve...."

Rachel Liew

"The mrs was craving some dishes here so came in for a casual dinner. Service and ambience is standard. We had the sweet & sour pork chop, long beans,..."

Jeffie

"We started off the week by watching travel shows on Taiwan which set off our tastebuds. Came across Jolin and they served all the buns the show..."

Bobby Anderson

"I have been waiting to have some crab or crayfish for a month but for some reason it was not happening so today I made up my mind and ventured..."

Riddhima Paul

"Perfect xiao long bao and pan-fried dumplings (can't remember the name but they have sesame seeds on the bottom). We go several times a year. They..."

Jamie Blackman

"One of my favorite place to come for lunch! Not only their price are cheap but their food are so good! The xiao long bao is only $9 and it so..."

Adventure Foodie

"This place specializes in shanghai food - sweet & sour deep fried fish, soup buns and fried pork buns etc. They have great lunch options under $10..."

Teddyfamily.

"Service is not the best as the waitress doesnt do much and doesnt look too happy, bowls and spoons arent all that clean, but the steamed xiao-long..."

4yaniii

"This place does special dumplings. I also love the Chinese burgers which come in beef or lamb and are great filled up with a bit of cucumber..."

Christina Hibbard

"Pan Fried Pork Buns, Soupy Pork Buns... great price and yum!They are made to order and served piping hot. Each little parcels are full of..."

Rachel Hui

"糖醋排骨真的超好吃口感非常好有种入口即化的感觉又有适当的嚼劲味道酸甜非常好吃..."

MiRi Lee

"I find with most eateries, it's not a helpful exercise to expect everything to be on point, instead celebrate each place for what they're great at...."

Fuudie

"Awesome chines food went there with my office colleagues for the lunch. Tried so many items and all the items are upto the mark. Definitely..."

YumYum

"Great food and great service! I got the vegetable noodle soup and the flavour was delicious.. the portion sizes are huge for the price, I got two..."

Jordyn Witika

"Very authentic Chinese Shanghai restaurant. I highly recommend you try the shanghai steamed pork buns as well as the beef tendons which are their..."

Nzpeach

"I've been here a few times now, and I keep going back for the pork soup dumplings. They're like a massive mouthful of deliciousness! The other food..."

Emma Gils

"I need to come back and dine here and try more on the menu but last night I ordered some of the classic pork Xiao Long bao dumplings and they were..."

Charlene Weaver

"Food :We triedSoup dumplings - Delicious. The best dish of allFried pork buns - Very soft but lack of flavor.Pork Dumplings -..."

ACO

"Ordered the Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao) and the Stir Fried Rice Cake with chinese veges. The fried pork buns were so nice and juicy! I advise..."

Kirsten

"Been here multiple times, the xiao long bao is amazing best I have found in Auckland. Have also tried their version of sweet and sour pork which is..."

Ky

"I always wanted to try xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) then I heard that this place does the best xiaolongbao in town so I went to check it out. The..."

Jay

"Finally! A chinese restaurant that sells a decent xiao long dumplings! We ordered the pork and crab xiao long, pork and vege wonton soup, and sticky..."

Sabrina Chae

"One of the best places to go to for a Pork or a Beef dish! I enjoyed going here so much! The staff were super helpful, gave us forks and also wiped..."

Rohit Victor

"The qingdao beer sold there definitely worth a shot. The cuisine is sweet base. Not classic per se but taste can represent the style of Shanghai..."

Jeff Wei

"Came to this place with some mates on a Friday night. Pretty full but got a table easily. We had spicy beef soup, black pepper beef, gong pao chicken..."

Josh Law

"Best soup dumpling I've had in Auckland. I've had some overseas and still this place have better one.Also come here for their braised pork chops,..."

Bryan Chan

"I have been to this restaurant many times. Just been back again. I must admit that the taste of the food is always consistent. They are tasty. ..."

Tony Wan

"Awesome little restaurant down a quieter stretch of Dom road. the last time we went as a group of four. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the..."

Diyani Desilva

"Got tricked into coming here by mi madre, who had tried it in the afternoon and said it was soo good (can't trust her opinion again :P). But if you..."

Melissa

"I was craving Shanghai dumplings and my friend actually recommended another place on Dominion Road which was closed unfortunately (I went at around..."

Misty

"Having found a place that serves pan fried dumplings, which I had been craving for ever since having these delicious babies in Shanghai, I just could..."

Rosemary Young

"Nice shanghai food. I like the egg plant dish very much. Good presentation. Four of our girls went there, ordered 5 dishes, the amount was just..."

Zoe Huang

"I love their spicy pork noodle and steamed xiao long pork bun, It's very tasty. The food come fast, I never experienced long waiting time with this..."

Thanya

"One of the stars of Dominion Road, in my opinion. I'm a die hard fan and connoisseur of Xiao Long Baos, and Jolin consistently ranks very high in my..."

Gentlepig

"I have been meaning to try this restaurant for quite some time to try their xiao long bao and finally this weekend I managed to go... and I wasn't..."

Giu

"Came here for the Xiao Long Bao (steamed pork bun). Not bad! Juicy, watch your tongue, they are hot!! Many people like the buns from Ding Tai Feng,..."

JJJiiiiAn

"One of few places in Auckland serves authentic shanghainese cuisine. Of course not as good as the restaurants in Shanghai. Still give you a bit taste..."

Sabrina Zhou

"Went in around lunchtime on a Tuesday, was reasonably quiet, no problems with staff.I definitely recommend going to Jolin Shanghai for..."

Auckland Food Tours

"The first thing that most people think of when Shanghainese food is mentioned is xiao long bao, otherwise known as soup dumplings. Jolin Shanghai..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Good Chinese restaurants with some semblance of ambience are hard to come by in this city, but Jolin breaks this mould. When you’re finally sick of..."

Cheap Eats

"Friendly service, lovely interior decor and lighting with ultra fast serving time, decent prices and portion sizes! Sizzling beef came out very..."

Rosie

"Well let's face it, we don't go to dumpling eateries for the service. I came here because it was on a 'must-try' list. We tried both the steamed and..."

Kim Tuhega

"First time trying here. Coming from a Shanghai background, I am familiar with the Shanghai food taste. The wonton here are pretty good, meaty and..."

Wilson Shum

"The best traditional Shanghai restaurant in New Zealand. I have been there every week since I moved to New Zealand. Even my mom agreed that! She..."

Friday Lily

"One of the reasons we ended up here was because they have a carpark out back. You can then enter the restaurant from the backdoor, just look out for..."

Benedict Uy

"I was blown away by the dishes. All the ingredients were fresh and deliciously prepared. Service was friendly and fast too. This was a truly..."

Sue Menon

"visit here for dinner on 5/13/2022 we ordered fried sheung joan bao and xiao long bao and also sour veg fishes soup., quality and taste are good..."

Cat Chui

"Wonderful first time experience! Food here is absolutely delicious! The menu has a great range of Shanghainese dishes. The spicy chicken in..."

Phoebe C

"This is a pretty famous franchise in China, and the food was pretty authentic. We were allowed to BYO beer as well! Although, it was weird that they..."

Rocky Yuan

"As an original Nanjing-Shanghainese lol, love this spot!! Good place for casual dinner with friends and family or some Chinese people keen for..."

Vera Yao

"The Ao Zao noodles is great. It’s been 20 years since last time I had it in KunShan, the origin of the dish. My son also loves his..."

Zongjian He

"Food here is very delicious and service is fast and friendly. My son’s favourite is Sweet and Sour Pork..."

K S

"The food was incredibly delicious and truly authentic to Shanghai's local cuisine. Every dish was prepared with precision and care, and the flavors..."

Shaun Meng

Sugar At Chelsea Bay

78/100 (2200 ratings)

Chilli Scrambled Eggs

Fried Chicken Benedict

Corn Fritters with Bacon

Eggs Benedict

Mini Doughnut

Toasts

Soft Shell Crab Benedict

Cakes

Fish

Orange & Nutella Waffle

"Awesome experience, amazing staff and location to die for. Can't wait for the cafe to..."

Maria Karen Tyrrell

"Above average food with a fantastic matcha latte. So many people waiting for seats but guess it's worth it. Great view. Recommended...."

Katie's Place

"Our new favourite cafe. The eggs Benedict is the best in Auckland. You'll have to wait around 40 minutes for a table but it's worth it...."

Bryce Necklen

"The foods are delish and they have big servings. The waitress who was assigned to us was very accommodating and friendly. The place is also relaxing...."

Kikay_klaudz

"Beautiful food, place and service. Couldn’t fault anything here, yes we did have to 40 mins to get a table but this is without a booking and have..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Really nice location and was nice to drive there and see the scenery. Food was delicious and coffee was even better. Recommend making booking as they..."

Reema Singh

"My friends and I visited Sugar on a Saturday and luckily we managed to get a table fairly quickly.Love the selection available on the lunch..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Came on a Saturday for brunch and ended up waiting 20 minutes, although we didn't mind since it is a popular time for families to eat during..."

Anya Christie

"A m a z i n g ....Best cakes I've had in Auckland for a long while. Loved the berry tart with custard, wanted to have two! Had an amazing rose latte,..."

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"Went here with my sister's kids and my dogs earlier this week. Wasn't sure if they would have something to fit us all in, including our large dog,..."

Linda Bronley

"Nice environment especially great for kids to play around. Food is nice and staffs are friendly..."

Elva

"Had a long waiting time on Labour Day and food is quite pricey but it’s a good place if you want to treat yourself to a nice breakfast with a view...."

Hannah-Jayne Rodokal

"We called in for brunch yesterday. I had the Kimchi Scrambled Eggs and my husband had the Creamy Mushrooms. We both enjoyed our meals. The service..."

EPRP

"Love the cabinet food and the taco is the best thing I have eaten here! Wish there was a little more savoury options in cabinet as scones and sausage..."

Jaffa

"Definitely will come back for brunch again..."

Jinglywholesale

"I loved the flavours of the salad and the presentation. I did find it a little pricey to pay $8 extra for just to get 2 pieces of chicken (might just..."

Sdhwichekw

"Came in to try the marshmallow slice yesterday afternoon with Michelle. Loved the atmosphere there. We had to wait for a table but that was..."

Rosanne Choy

"Came for a coffee and sweet treat from the cabinet. Great location down near the harbour. Coffee was strong and slightly bitter, passionfruit slice..."

Shannon

"Love the location, the view , the service , ambient and lastly.. the food. Amazing. The portion for each dish is just nice and honestly, my favourite..."

Michelle Chua

"Great location to have brunch with good views. Place is kid friendly as well. Foods presentation are so aesthetic. Can’t help to not take pictures...."

Eatwithbonny

"Cool location. The big breakfast was delicious but didn’t enjoy the waffle. Was hardly any waffle to soak up the load of sweet things they put on..."

Jess

"Sugar is nestled prettily between the sea, native bush and famous Chelsea Sugar Factory. At our most recent visit, we were told it would be..."

R Bier

"Great location at Chelsea bay with a kids playground & interactive displays linked to the refinery. We had heard that getting a table was a challenge..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Recommend all the pretty and fresh desserts from this place!!! Brilliant location, you can have a whole bridge-and-city view if your table is beside..."

Dee

" Best place on Earth. So fantastic for kids. An all round amazing experience and makes me happy being here. Food is insanely good, whatever you..."

Nicole Ralston

"While I wait in front of the cabinet, one fly was playing around with the fancy sweets in it. It was very annoying to see that. I'm wondering why..."

S J

"Went here for my birthday brunch. My partner had the Kimchi Scrambled Eggs on Toast and I had the Mexican Eggs Benedict. Eggs Bene taken to the next..."

Yashie L

"Sugar is amazing!!!! The view of the harbour bridge is amazing and there is a good amount of parking. A playground for the kids and the cafe is..."

Karina

"I was over from Melbourne visiting my folks and came here on a sunny spring day and sat at the long table by the cabinet full of lovely sweet treats...."

Espy Eats

"Excellent food. Very friendly and accommodating staff. They replaced eggs un our dish with avocado at no charge. Very attractive presentation. Have..."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"We went there to have small bites/dessert. Very nice view and vibe! Cabinet desserts look amazingly pretty. Staff is friendly. Would recommend book a..."

K&A

"The beautiful brunch spread was amazing. The eggs Benedict (10/10) is the best we have ever had. Our eggs bennie adventure just gets better. The..."

Food2belly

"Came here for the factory tour, very informative and definitely a place to visit. When we arrived, the place was so full with lunch crowd. Afterwards..."

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"Wanted to visit Sugar for a while and thought today would be a good day to visit as the buzz may have died down a little. However as we arrived there..."

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"Fast and efficient, bought taco mushrooms yum!A must go place and the view is awesome.I can see why everyone comes hereMy partner had..."

Metia Fou

"I came here with my grandma and aunty last Sunday morning for high tea. We had been looking forward to this as it was their christmas present and our..."

Sophie Turner

"◾frendly staff◾Great Coffee◾A playground for kidsI am glad that I did not read the reviews before coming here :)We..."

Scott

"This restaurant in northshore has nice ambience. I ordered a french toast and it has beautiful presentation. In addition it is tasty. However the..."

Food88 Love

"Great local spot. We went opening weekend so was quite busy waiting to get in but but not a noticeably long wait for food. Cabinet food is beautiful..."

Bayley

"Not enough stars for this place, +5 should be a category in this app. Food is amazing, coffee is perfect, the view is stunning and you can take a..."

Rachel Bermudez

"Place: Just a few minutes walk from the Highbury’s shop and it’s definitely worth walking from rawene road to enjoy the nature (overlooks the..."

Agung White

"So we arrived at Chelsea Bay (what a name, what a place) and although waiting 20 minutes in the queue, pre coffee, might I add, we were happy to..."

Chelsea Newell

"Came here for brunch today and have nothing but good things to say. There was a queue for tables which I expected as it’s a new eatery and you can..."

Jtag

"Be wary of the negative reviews. These guys had a bumpy couple of weeks when opening, but they should be afforded some grace for that - they were..."

D Weir

"I’m guilty of eating with my eyes and as soon as I saw the cabinets filled with the colours and shapes of delicious I was feasting. I could..."

Will Travel Forfood

"This cafe has got so many things right - location, ambiance, food and well meaning staff. Birkenhead has waited so long for a cafe of this standard..."

Kathryn Speed

"Wonderful food in a fabulous setting. The cafe was busy (the newest in the area) but they seemed to be managing the crowds well. Will be back for..."

Jennifer Morgan

"We went here today and had lovely food that was excellent. Friendly staff, great setting and the lemon meringue tart was fantastically scrumptious...."

Fountainabbey04

"Today went to Sugar with my friend. We had Eggs Benedict and the French Toast - both delicious( as we like to share ). It was busy, staff were..."

Barbara Lowe

"The owners of these restaurant delivered once again on taste, quality and overall presentation of the food. Congratulations guys on the new..."

Liza Cosme

"Such good food and good service loved it here, will definately be come back. The food was amazing as well as the tea such good vibes and a nice view..."

Mahalya Karora

"Awesome restaurant, family friendly. Staff very friendly - still working through a few teething issues, but still an outstanding dining experience...."

Anita.hedges

"Came here the day after opening day and it's crazy hectic, but I think the servers handled it well under the circumstances. They are still finding..."

Nicole Wong

"Opening day, as to be expected, was quite chaotic, and the volume of customers coming in must’ve been overwhelming for the staff, but this is a..."

Tawna Whitford

"First time trying this place. Was recommended the dessert slices such as caramel slice and he marshmallow slice and they were very good. Coffee was..."

Wilson Shum

"Our first time visit to Sugar at chelsea BAy was amazing , the food was yummy and coffee was awesome, we had chocolate cake as well , it was tasty..."

Ash Shama

"Delicious food, lovely vibe and friendly staff. There's an impressive range of cabinet "sweet treats" which we were too full to try, after our..."

Emma Macedra

"Great atmosphere at this place. The lady at the reception was very nice. Tables are usually full so booking is recommended. Views around this place..."

Vindya Naidu

"Went here for sit down meal but was so crazy busy decided to order out of the windows.... probably some of the yummiest windows food I've ever..."

Dion Keating

"Have a very happy birthday lunch with my son's family during this winter time, cold outside but feeling so good as setting besides the big window..."

Kenneth Wang

"Me and my hubby went there to have breakfast , the cafe and the view is really nice , the place is spacious and cute and pinky pinky interior, food..."

everblingg

"The girl with piercings was lovely, enjoyed talking to customers. Though we all have sore tummies from the food - it was all quite heavy and not good..."

K L

"A friend gave me an address, and I didn't realise it was at the Chelsea Sugar factory and thought I missed a turn. Came to the end and found a..."

scott bizaoui

"Such beautiful hidden places, beautiful people, delicious food ,great coffee with our brunch, no booked but lucky have table for us..."

Anna Q

"Went there every Wednesday with daughters new mum's group. Food ,staff and atmosphere 5 star. Loved my decaf iced coffees. Just now need an indoor..."

Roselyn Brodie

"Amazing location. Beautiful views. Yummy food. Recommend to book. Will be..."

Margaret Shucksmith

"This is my second visit on this trip. The manager is very kind. There are some people who enjoy relaxing. It is a place where you can see the big..."

shinhyun Kim

"It is convenient to book here in google maps. The food is great as well as the crew is very friendly. My son and wife love's it. We will surely be..."

Jerry Calapuz

"an absolutely Heavenly food/ambience/Service...been here twice...always colorful feeling...thsnks Sugar..."

Jaykam MODI

"My friends and I visited Sugar on a Saturday and luckily we managed to get a table fairly quickly. Love the selection available on the lunch menu,..."

Amy Tam

"Beautiful cafe tucked away on the edge of the harbour. Excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. Plenty of space, whether inside or outside, with a..."

Christiaan Everts

"Lovely cafe, with amazing view. Downside is the only way to pay is spilting by number of people (and not by what each person ordered) which is super..."

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